UNDERSTANDING WHY YOUR BACK HURTS There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts.
• The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch, or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improving blood flow and nutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. How Physiotherapy Helps Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way to pretend that it isn’t. Simply going from sedentary activity to being active and healthy isn’t an option
— at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physiotherapycanhelpyouovercomebackpainbygivingyou theknowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physiotherapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. For more information about overcoming back pain, call SOS Physioherapy today!
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Stephen Hogan completed a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy from Queens University and an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Stephen started his Physiotherapy career at a sports medicine clinic in Newfoundland before moving with his wife to Ontario.
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Stephen has completed continuing education courses in Active Release Therapy (ART), selective functional movement assessment (SFMA), Functional movement screening (FMS), Mckenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, acupuncture and dry needling. Furthermore, Stephen continues to expand his skills through the orthopedic manual therapy program within the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Stephen has been involved in sports his entire life and still enjoys being active in his spare time. In 2016 Stephen was a member of the National Kids Cancer Ride and cycled across Canada to raise money for children living with and beyond cancer. Stephen has a passion for treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions with a strong interest in rehabilitation of shoulder and spinal injuries. His treatment philosophy is to use a combination of manual therapy and functional exercises to help his patients meet their goals.
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