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“Sit In Public With Confidence!” HOW POSTURE AFFECTS NECK & BACK PAIN
• The pain frequently starts in your neck and moves into your upper and lower back. Pain that seems to travel from one area of the back to another is frequently an indication of posture concerns. • The pain will subside after switching positions, such as switching from sitting to standing or vice versa. • Back or neck pain that develops soon after a change in circumstances, such as starting a new job with a new desk chair, or getting a new car. Afteryearsofpracticingpoorposture,yourback,shoulderandneckmuscles will likely find standing or sitting with straight posture to be uncomfortable. This is because your muscles have grown accustomed to the slouching, and standing up straight will require some thorough stretching.That doesn’t mean that once you have bad posture you can never correct it. Working with a physical therapist to improve your posture is a great way to overcome chronic neck and back pain. In physical therapy, you will be guided through a series of stretches and strength building exercises that can help you begin training your body to practice better posture, thereby reducing your back and neck pain.
Remember back when your mother used to tell you that if you wouldn’t stop hunching your shoulders, they’d be stuck that way forever? An idle threat, one that barely anyone took seriously. Yet, fast forward a few decades and it turns out that mom might have been on to something, after all. A poor habit of bad posture can have a lasting impact on your neck and back.The worse your posture is, the more intense your back and neck pain can become. Unfortunately, once you start experiencing neck and back pain, simply squaring your shoulders isn’t likely to be much help. Working with a physical therapist can help you to train the muscles in your back, neck and shoulders so that you can improve your posture permanently, and in doing so bring relief to your chronic neck and back pain. The Posture and Pain Connection. Not all back pain is caused by poor posture, and it is true that you can have poor posture for years without feeling the consequences of that slouch right away, but in time the habit is likely to catch up with you. There are certain ways that you can tell if neck or back pain may be a result of poor posture, including: • The pain in your back is worsened at certain times of day. For example, after you’ve spent a day at the office, or after a few hours on the couch.
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Orthopedic & Sport Rehab • Physical erapy Quality Rehabilitation rough Personalized Care NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH OSR Physical Therapy Acknowledges
Fall is here, and with it comes its share of official “national day” designations, including whimsical days like “National Pumpkin Seed Day.” But did you know that the entire month was dedicated toNationalPhysicalTherapyMonth?So,as the leavesare turning and you’re working on your jack-o-lanterns, take the time to learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapy tends tobeassociatedwithsports injuries,along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery, and balance issues. Yet, you may not realize the range of problems which physical therapy can help – both for pain management and to help ease other symptoms. Does an official month really matter, given that physical therapists are out there making a difference every day? If you have any questions about whether you should seek physical therapy, call our office today to discuss your condition and to set up an evaluation.
END OF THE YEAR BENEFITS Have You Met Your Insurance Deductible? An insurancedeductible istheamountofmoneythatyoumustpaybefore your insurancecompanypaysforyourmedicalservices. Ifyourdeductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on theirout-of-pocketexpenses.Thismeansthatthecostofphysicaltherapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now isthetimetocome inforPhysicalTherapy!Areyoufeelingachesand pains?Needtoworkonyourcore?Letushelpyougetaheadstartfor2019. Have you undergone surgery recently? Call us today at the clinic nearest you to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll guide you to affordable treatments that will place you one step closer to pain relief.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
At OSR Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
It’s time to go to OSR Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
“I would highly recommend OSR. Everyone there was always very helpful, concerned and professional. My therapist was spot on with his diagnostics and program he designed for me. I entered in pain and left recovered and had enough knowledge to continue certain workouts for my benefit.Thank you so much OSR Physical Therapy!” - Patrick I entered in pain and left recovered!
1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
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Attention Back Pain Sufferers!
CHIN TUCK While sitting with good posture gently tuck chin in (nod yes. Repeat 5 times. Stretches Neck Muscles www.simpleset.net Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Do You Have Back Pain?
If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we can help.
a Do you have back pain when moving or standing for long periods of time? a Does your pain get worse while bending or reaching? a Do you suffer with stiffness, swelling or tenderness in your muscles?
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TIRED OF USING SILLY TRICKS TO IMPROVE POSTURE?
INSIDE: • How Posture Affects Neck & Back Pain • OSR News • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
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