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Try this movement in order to strengthen your core. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH http://1sudoku.com n° 318548 - Level Hard 3 Back Pain 101 Severe back pain impacts more than half of the population, and many of those with pain in the back as a result of injury end up dealing with that pain long term. One of the biggest problems with back pain is that once it develops, it is difficult to work around it, and many people begin modifying their movements as a result, causing their back to compensate for the injury by putting pressure on other muscles that eventually just leads to more back pain. For this reason, back pain can frequently become a Catch-22 — avoiding the things that hurt your back could actually lead you to develop more pain in the future. Working with a physiotherapist is the best way to cut your back pain issues in half. Physiotherapy can address back pain by helping to improve your range of motion, strengthen the muscles in your back and surrounding areas, and by using targeted massage to reduce tension. In many situations, working with a physiotherapist to improve core strength can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain. Core Strength and Back Pain 8 1 6 3 4 4 7 5 3 6 7 7 9 You may be surprised how frequently issues with the neck and back actually stem from issues with core strength. Your core refers to the muscles that make up your torso, including your abdomen. These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. 5 9 6 2 7 5 8 4 There are a lot of reasons to improve core strength outside of any existing neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely 2 6 7 1 4 6

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3 7 5 4 to also improve your posture and thereby reduce your risk of developing further back pain in the future. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back. 7 9 2 1 6 Sometimes, when your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that working with a physical therapist can help you improve your core strength. You may be encouraged to practice core exercises, for example, which may include abdominal crunches or leg lifts. Light weight-training activities are also frequently helpful, as are balance- based activities like yoga. 5 9 2 4 4 3 7 2 4 3 If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working with a physiotherapist is a great place to start. Your physiotherapist will guide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury. For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us. 3 7 2

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