“ You May Still Be Suffering With Sciatica Pain Because You’re Not Receiving Proper Treatment.” The Challenge Of Treating Back Pain
Back pain is the second most common diagnosis seen by physicians in their offices. 85% of the US population will suffer an episode of back pain sometime in their life. Why is this? A lot has to do with the design of our body. It is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. In humans, the force of gravity pulls directly down through the vertical spine compressing it together over the years. In other mammals such as horses, apes and cows, the spine is horizontal and the pull of gravity does not compress the spine together. Most back pain falls under the category of mechanical back pain, meaning the mechanics of the movement are not correct. The spine has to move in intricate ways to make whole movements of bending, extending and twisting. Therefore, the “mechanics” of the spine are important in order for all the vertebrae (the bones) to be able to move. Mechanical back pain means that the joints, muscles and ligaments of the spine are not moving correctly at the right time. This can cause increased strain on certain parts of your back, especially the very lower back. Why do the mechanics of the spine change and cause pain? This is due to a variety of reasons including small injuries from lifting heavy objects,
bending, twisting, repetitive strain, accidents, weakness from prolonged sitting and changes in your core strength. In today’s world, most of our daily activities involve sitting which causes the abdominal and back muscles to weaken. This in turn lessens the necessary support to the spine, causing strain. The strain causes inflammation, which leads to pain. Back pain can be localized to the back area or even radiate into the buttocks or backs of the legs. Millions of people a year rely on over the counter medication and back braces to get through their day. However, the unfortunate reality is that unless treated properly, 75% of people with back problems will have another episode of their back pain. This is because the cause of the problem, the mechanical movement, is not addressed by treating it with drugs or a hot pack. More and more people with back pain are realizing the full benefits of our specialized hands on physical therapy to address the cause of their back pain and understand what they can do to have lasting relief. Call us today to learn more how we can help quickly relieve your back pain! Fit4LifeTampa.com
Staff Spotlight
Personal Trainer Spotlight
Beth Deren Personal Trainer
Alyssa Hurless DPT, PT Clinical Director
BethDeren isournewest personal trainer at Fit 4 Life.She isanOhionative
Meetourphysical therapist, Alyssa Hurless. She received her Bachelor of
andcomesfromanathleticbackground, NCAA Basketball and Boxing. She has learned the value of hard work and how to incorporate that into the fitness industry by motivating others to make
Science from the University of Pittsburgh with Certificates in Pathokinesiology and Psychosocial Issues in Rehabilitation. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University.
a lifestyle change. Beth believes the key to reaching any goal is balance. She strives to give her clients the knowledge and motivation to reach all of their goals with confidence.
Alyssa was born and raised in Pennsylvania and recently relocated to Tampa, Florida. Her interests have focused on outpatient orthopedics, and as a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), she is dedicated to theprofessionofphysical therapy.Her focusparallels thevision of Fit 4 Life to improve and restore physical function, maximize outcomes, and provide excellent care to the community through rehabilitative and fitness services.
CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A FITNESS SESSION WITH BETH! 813-907-7879
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