Some Helpful Tips to Prevent Future Back Pain
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 right, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, 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 that 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, and make 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! Are you letting back pain hold you back? Call Doctor Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
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care to her clients with proven functional results. Dr. Scott went on to continue her specialty practice education by focusing her interests on the treatment of cancer patients and isoneoftheprestigiousmemebersofLANA (LymphologyAssociationofNorthAmerica).She hasadvancedtraining inawidevarietyofedema andvascularproblems including lymphedema of limbs, torso, face, neck and groin. At Doctor Physical Therapy, those individuals in need of education and treatment of such conditions will find clinicians who are able to obtain their treatment and self care items in one place. We offer not only manual lymphatic massage services, but also durable medical equipment and garment fitting, training and provision for both over the counter and custom appliances.
DoctorPhysicalTherapyhasonemanyawards includingmostrecently:BestPhysicalTherapy in Gloucester County 2018 and also Expertise: Top 10 Physical Therapist in Cherry Hill (area).
DR. MONICA SCOTT graduated from the UniversityofPittsburgh in 1992 with a B.S in Physical Therapy. She later completed her post professional doctorate education at
Chatham University in 2005 with an advanced degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. She has worked for the past 26 years in a variety of clinicalsettingsandamassedalargerepertoire of experience. She prides herself on providing personalized, compassionate evidence based
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