Does going for a walk sound like a big pain in the back? For those who struggle with chronic back pain, even the basic task of going for a walk can be overwhelming and painful. Back pain can strike at any time. Whether in the upper back, surrounding the neck and shoulders, or in the lower back at the lumbar or sciatica, back pain is something that no one likes to deal with for too long.
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Physical Therapy & Regular Walks Could Help Resolve Back Pain WALKING OFF YOUR BACK PAIN
WALKING YOUR WAY PAIN FREE Walking is a great form of exercise, but more than that, it is a necessity of life. When you can’t walk, even basic tasks become complicated. Getting out of bed in the morning, getting to and from work, moving your way around the office, and even spending time with family on the weekends all rely heavily on yourability towalk.Whenyourbackpainbegins to interferewithyourability to move around freely, then you know it is time to start doing something about it. Conveniently, walking is more than a goal when it comes to back pain, it could be part of the solution. Working with a physical therapist to develop improved strategies and techniques with your walking could help you to get back on your feet even sooner than you thought possible. What’s more, for those who are able to walk, getting on your feet more often with targeted exercises could help you find relief from back pain even sooner than expected.
Does going for a walk sound like a big pain in the back? For those who struggle with chronic back pain, even the basic task of going for a walk can be overwhelmingandpainful.Backpaincanstrikeatanytime.Whether intheupper back, surrounding the neck and shoulders, or in the lower back at the lumbar or sciatica, back pain is something that no one likes to deal with for too long. Relying on pain medications to help you overcome back pain will leave you disappointed. While pain medications are frequently helpful at alleviating the discomfort of your back pain for a short period of time, they are not capable of resolving the issue that is causing your pain to develop in the first place. The only thing that can actually fix your back pain is addressing the issue that is causingyourpainheadon.Physical therapy isagreatresource foraddressing your back pain and can be a helpful tool in getting you back on your feet. So,whether it is followingasudden injuryorachronic issue thathasdeveloped over time, physical therapy could be the answer to helping you enjoy life free of back pain. And the secret to success is learning to approach recovery one step at a time.
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YOUR STR I DE Whenyouareexperiencingregularbackpain—especially ifyouareexperiencing back pain while walking—you should consider ways that you can reduce back pain by taking small steps to support your back. There are several things that you can do at home to improve your stride, which can make a significant difference when it comes to managing back pain day-to-day. Here are several ways that you can start taking care of your back with each step you take: 1. Makesure thatyouarewearing theright typesofshoes.While thegolden rule forwalking is towearsneakers,notallsneakersarecreatedequally. You need to wear a sneaker that is going to provide you with the arch support thatmeetsyour individualneeds.Thismaymeanupgrading from your minimal support sneaker to something more athletically designed.
2. Try a custom insert in your shoe. Of course, you can’t wear sneakers all the time. When you are at the office, professional footwear matters. You may find it helpful to have custom orthotics made for your work shoes so that you can have more arch support around the clock. 3. Workon improvingyourposture. Ifyouareslouchingwhenyouwalk, then that may be impacting the way that your back feels. Take a few minutes in the morning and again in the afternoon to stretch your back, and then make a point of keeping your shoulders square and your back straight as you walk. Simply standing tall may alleviate some of your back pain. Another way that walking can help alleviate back pain is by encouraging weight loss. Being overweight puts added pressure on your back, and this can contribute to increasedbackpain.Workingwithaphysical therapist to improve yourwalking techniquecanhelpyou toovercomebackpainonestepata time.
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Andrew Choi, MPT, DPT, Partner, specializes in analyzing and correcting form and alignment with functional and sports activities. His athletic background (which includes martial arts, snow sports, and tennis) allows him to have a better understanding of how to specifically diagnose and correct faulty movement patterns. Chris Dahl, DPT, OCS, enjoys treating patients across all age groups and during the fall sports season, especially while providing PT consultation to student athletes with local high schools. His treatments focus on optimizing patient movement and maximizing function via targeted manual therapy and functional exercise prescription. Nikki Buchwald , LMT, PTA, NASM-CPT, is our Certified Clinic Orthopedic Specialist at Vert. With an extensive skill base and experience with high level sports rehab, complied with 15 years of therapeutic massage, Nikki creates a one of a kind corrective recovery session that will leave you wanting more. PatrickEdgecomb ,DPT,OCS, is thenewestaddition toour team.More informationabout Patrick coming soon!
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Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S A SAFE EXERCISE TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN
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LATISSIMUS DORSI STRETCH Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor. Raise your arms above your head with your elbows together, palms down. Reach higher above your head until you feel a slight stretch in your back (Be careful not to arch your lower back). Hold the position for 2-3 seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat 3-5 times as needed. Alwaysconsultyourphysical therapistorphysicianbefore starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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