I S BACK PA I N
SLOWING YOU DOWN?
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Is Back Pain Slowing You Down?
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it star ted. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine special ist can help. Are you struggling from back pain that won’t go away? We want to help! Call us or visit www.moonpt.com to schedule your consultation today!
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
Unfor tunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain ar ises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause.
A Little Prevention Goes A LongWay If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Here are a few tips to avoid some of the leading causes of back pain: Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
Featured Service: Hydroworx 350 Moon Physical Therapy is proud to be the only physical therapy clinic on the island to offer the Hydroworx 350. We strive to embrace a deeper definition of healing using a holistic approach- mind, body and spirit, while utilizing advanced technologies. TheHydroworx 350 is a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy system that uses an underwater treadmill and warm water therapy to speed up the healing process. This equipment has adjustable water depth, variable speed, and resistance jets with a therapeutic massage hose. Benefits of using our Hydroworx 350: • Produces better balance and reduces chance of re-injuring your back • Helps prevent back injuries by increasing strength and flexibility with resistance jet • The deep tissue massage hose helps you recover faster from back injuries, as well as a wide variety of injuries • Thewarmwater can assist circulationwhile helping relieve back pain Give us a call today to see if the Hydroworx 350 could help you with your physical therapy needs!
Sources http://www.apta.org/
https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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GettingTo KnowThe Team
Julie Moon | Founder / Owner
I am the proud founder of Moon Physical Therapy! I was born and raised in the small town of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and graduated from Leilehua High School. I ventured all the way to Denton, Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Texas Woman’s University, then to American International College in Massachusetts for a second Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1999. I worked at several clinics before Quality Care Therapy, dba Moon Physical Therapy, was launched in 2006 and with the help of a bank loan, I moved to a larger location in Honolulu, on Ward Avenue and installed an Endless Pool to pursue my passion of Aquatic Therapy. Now years later, we have expanded to 3 locations offering Hawaii’s only state-of-the-art Hydroworx 350. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this girl from Wahiawa would have the opportunity to help so many people. I am truly grateful and blessed to be able to share what I have learned with my team so that we can give hope and healing to others with our aquatic and land-based services at Moon Physical Therapy.
Cami Yap | Operations Manager
Cami was born and raised in Mililani and went on to receive her bachelor degree in exercise sports scienceatOregonStateUniversity.ShestartedoffasavolunteeratMoonPhysicalTherapyandultimately chose to continue to grow with the company after college graduation. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending timewith her husband and two dogs as well as her close friends and family. She loves traveling as much as she can and tries her best to take a Disney trip once a year. Cami recently gave birth toher baby boy, Tatum, and is enjoying spending time at homewithhim. Her favorite thing about working at Moon Physical Therapy are the relationships she’smadewith her patients and colleagues.
Transverse Abdominus Activation + Heel Slides
Feel Better By Eating Better! Avocado Coconut Pops • 2 tbsp sugar • 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk In a blender, pulse the sugar and coconut milk until sugar is dissolved. Add the avocados, vanilla, 3 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt. Purée until smooth. Divide mixture among 6 ice pop molds and insert sticks. Freeze until solid. Enjoy! • 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Contract your Transverse Abdominus by drawing your belly button towards your spine. Continue to breathe normally as you contract this muscle. Now straighten your leg by sliding your heel down, keeping pelvis level. Slide heel back up towards buttock, alternate legs. Repeat 10 times with each leg.
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