BACK PAIN PREVENTION S IMPLE SOLUT I ONS FOR A L I FE FREE FROM PA IN
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re first facing the object and standing as close as possible. Then squat while 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. Thesemuscles 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, andmake 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.
Take charge of your back pain today! Contact First Choice Physical Therapy at 775-777-1276 or visit us online at FirstChoicePTNV.com.
Sources: www.apta.org • www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/ Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics • www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver- Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
HAVING SURGERY? Grab Your Free Seat to “Your Surgery Prep,” How to Heal & Recover Faster, $100 VALUE Orthopedic surgeries are quite common and are needed to fix skeletal alignment problems, take pressureoff nerves, stabilize the spine, replaceworn out joints, and to repair fractures. Our rehabilitation experts have put together an AMAZING workshop to help better prepare you and your loved ones for surgery. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TO HEAL AND RECOVER FASTER: • Things todobeforesurgery tospeedupyour recovery • How to better manage your Post-op pain • How to gain your ROM back quickly • What to eat to heal faster • How to significantly reduce possible complications of surgery Call 775-777-1276 to reserve your place at our clinic or online. Hurry, classes fill up quickly!
WE HAVE MOVED!!
Our Spring Creek location has moved right next door. Conveniently located, we share the parking lot with Aspen Quick Care. This newly constructed, state-of-the-art Rehab facility was designed with patient care in mind, a spacious open gym, and new equipment to serve your needs. This office will offer specialized services such as Cold Laser, Shock Wave Therapy, Dry Needling, Myofascial Stretch, Spinal Decompression, and Solo Step’s overhead track No-Falls Physical Therapy Program. Contact us today to schedule your tune-up! 248 Country Club Pkwy, Spring Creek, NV 89815
BE FREE OF YOUR BACK PAIN! CALL 775-777-1276 OR VISIT FIRSTCHOICEPTNV.COM
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog