The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily —whether it is toshoulderyouremotionalstressesor tophysically liftsomething 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 anaccident. It isatriskwhenyouaresafelyathomeonyourcouchorat theoffice, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It isatriskwhenyourun,whenyouplaysports,andevenwhenyou findyourselfsick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It isnowonderthatsomanypeopleexperienceback injurieseveryyear.What isabig wonder is thatsomanypeoplechoose to ignore theirback injuriesyearafteryear! Whenyoubreakanarmorgetacutonyour leg,youare likelytodosomethingabout itrightaway.Thesightofblood leavingyourbodyortherealizationthatabone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal 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 Backpainmaybecommon,but it isabsolutelynotnormal.Thereareactuallya lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to
have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. 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 the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Supportandguidancewithanexerciseroutineandhabitformation,especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attemptingtoundertakeanyofthesechangesonyourownafteryou’veexperienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Working with a licensed andexperiencedphysical therapistcanprovideyouwith theguidanceandongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain.
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