Physical Therapy Newsletter by Fit For Play Physical Therapy.
Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Do you find your back aching and nagging you when you first get up in the morning or after sitting in a chair? You may even notice your back start to bother you with standing for more than 10 minutes or having to walk distances. Back pain can come in different sensations from dull aches, to sharp stabbing pains or even radiating pain into the legs. The bottom line is with a healthy spine, back pain can be prevented and even reversed. Is your spine healthy? Compare yourself with the ideal healthy spine below to see if your spine has the following: • Good posture and spinal curves • Strong abdominal and core muscles • Strong spinal and gluteus muscles • Good flexibility and balance with side-bending and rotation • Good nutrition and rested well at night
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6 Easy Steps To Improve Your Spinal Health
1. Eat right. 2. Get plenty of sleep. 3. Stop smoking.
4. Improve your flexibility and strength. 5. Improve your posture and balance. 6. Have a spine check-up .
You think about eating right, exercising and having a healthy heart, but what about your back? Your spine is what gives you the ability to move around, protects your spinal cord and allows you to breathe properly. In fact, almost every function in your body is directly connected to the health of your spine. Therefore, it stands to reason that you should care for your back like you do your heart. Anybody with back pain can tell you that it interferes with your life, but with the right help, back pain can be a thing of the past. Call Fit For Play Physical Therapy and Fitness Center and we can show you how to have a healthy spine and live a life free from back pain!
Visit our website today at www.fitforplay.net to browse the many methods we offer to relieve back pain!
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I picked the best therapy provider! “I have seen much improvement in my balance and confidence while walking. Therapy staff is top notch, extremely friendly and more importantly very knowledgeable. I picked the absolute best therapy provider!!” It was a joy to come in! “Everyone is very friendly and warm. It was a joy to come in and see their smiling faces!” I am only going to improve thanks to you! “I love everyone here! You all are great. I am only going to improve thanks to you.”
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THANKSGIVING GREETINGS A special greeting at Thanksgiving time to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. Thank you for enabling us to do what we love every day. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.
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Exercise Essentials
Try these simple exercises to help with your back pain... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Exercises copyright of
Great For Tight Muscles
Start position
Lean backward www.simpleset.net
CHILD’S POSE Kneel on the floor, buttocks over heels. Stretch arms forward far as you can. Let head and trunk sag to the floor and hang heavy. Keep buttocks over heels. Relax. Repeat 6 times.
k about moving joint by joint
Helps Shoulder Pain
Buttocks over heels, stretch arms SIDELYING Lie on your side. Place a pillow between your knees for support. Relax.
Lie on side. Use pillows for support.
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