reduce your risk of developing further back or neck pain. Furthermore, the exercise that helps improve your strength often helps reduce the stress on the spine joints.
FIND OUT HOW STRENGTHENING HELPS BACK AND NECK PAIN
Continued from previous page. The majority of the time, neck pain starts as a seemingly small concern. Pain can develop due to a soft tissue sprain/strain or changes to the joint itself. Prolonged sitting can lead to a forward head position resulting in tension to soft tissue (i.e., muscles, tendons, and ligaments). Our neck muscles function at their best when we move them. So holding our heads in one position leads to irritation of the muscles and affects your ability to move your head and neck. It also is what starts the cycle of chronic pain. Learning to strengthen the upper back and neck muscles helps alleviate the pressure and simultaneously makes it easier to hold your head with proper posture. Working with a physical therapist to address neck pain is a wise decision! How Muscles Affect Back Pain Back pain impacts more than 80% of the population, and many deal with that pain long-term. One of the biggest problems with back pain is that it is difficult to work around it once it develops. Many people begin to modify their movements and, as a result, put more pressure on their muscles which eventually just leads to more back pain. In the lower back, the muscles that support the spine are often called the “core.” When thinking of the core, think of an apple core...it goes all the way around. So the core muscles of the spine include:
If you haven’t spent much time building strength in the past, working with a physical therapist is a great place to start. Your physical therapist will guide you through proper postures and strength training exercises to reduce further risk of injury. You deserve to feel your best. Call Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today to discover how to help relieve your pain quickly and improve your strength to prevent future pain from hindering your daily activities.
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EXERCISE OF THE MONTH This exercise helps strengthen your core. BRIDGES Qr/HYHO+DUG Begin on your back. Bend your knees and keep your back flat on the ground. Gently, contract your abdominals and hold to keep your back flat as you move up into the bridge position. Remember to breathe. Gently, squeeze your butt muscles and lift your hips off the ground. The goal is to have your hips aligned with your knees and shoulders. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times.
• The abdominal muscles • The lower back muscles
• The buttock muscles • The muscles of the hips and pelvis
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Physical therapy can address back pain by helping to improve your spinal mobility and strengthen the muscles in your back and surrounding areas. Using targeted massage to reduce tension in the muscles makes your muscles more likely to respond to strengthening exercises. In many situations, working with a physical therapist to improve core strength can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain. How Physical Therapy Can Help You Strengthen Your Back And Neck Muscles Our physical therapists perform thorough physical examinations to identify the source of your pain. We use this information to provide you with a comprehensive program tailored to your specific needs. There are many reasons to improve the strength of the muscles that support the neck and back. When you improve your strength, you are likely to improve your posture and thereby
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