NEWSLETTER THE HEALTH & FITNESS
2019
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long beforeseekingmedicalattention.Yetwhenpainbegins in theback, it isalmostnormal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain. Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. Thereareactuallya lotofseriousconditions thatcancauseyourback tobegin tohurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physical therapist early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. DISCOVERNEWADVENTURES WITHOUT FEAR OF PAIN INSIDE: • Get to the Bottom of Back Pain • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Staff Spotlight • You Do Not Need A Referral For An Appointment
Whether you have hurt your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at one of our clinics can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at 515-270-0303 today!
Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing themostpain.Theseexercisesaredesigned tohelpbuildstrength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take intoaccount thehealthandvivacityofvertebraeandanypotentialstretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially withcardiovascularactivity thatcanstimulate improvedbloodcirculation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting toundertakeanyof thesechangesonyourownafteryou’veexperienced a back injury needs to be more specific to the true cause of your symptoms. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to minimize the risk of further injuryasyouattempt toheal thecauseofyourbackpain. Discover how our team of specialists can get you moving pain-free again!
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