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.
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How Posture Affects Back & Neck Pain
A L S O I N S I D E : Posture and the Affects on Back and Neck Pain • Welcome Dr. Bubbins VCM Celebrates in Edgartown • Healthy Recipe • Winter Clinic Schedule
How Posture Affects Back & Neck 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. • Thepainwillsubsideafterswitchingpositions,suchasswitching 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. After years of practicing poor posture, your back, shoulder and neck muscles 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.
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 andback.Theworseyourposture is, themore intenseyourbackand 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 VCM clinician will help you train the muscles in your back, neck, and shoulders so that you can improve your posture permanently, and in doing so brings relief to your chronic neck and back pain. The Posture & 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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Posture and the Affects on Back and Neck Pain
What Can Good Posture Do For You? There are a lot of benefits of having good posture. Aside from saying goodbye to neck or back pain, improving your posture can provide several unexpected benefits to your lifestyle and personal well-being. Here are a few of the additional benefits of having good posture: • Proper posture creates quality exercise for your core and back • Improved respiratory health • Added protection for your organs, bones, joints and muscles • Reduced risk of arthritis If you are experiencing chronic neck and back pain, there is a good chance that it could be related to your posture. Contact us to learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today. Schedule your free consultation today by calling 508.693.3800 and start your recovery!
Working with a VCM clinician to improve your posture is a great way to overcomechronicneckandbackpain. Inphysical therapy,youwillbeguided 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. Of course, there are ways that you can improve your posture at home, as well. Here are several strategies that are typically helpful: • Try tostand tallwheneveryouarestandingorwalking.Holdyourhead high and square your shoulders, but more importantly work on being the tallest version of yourself. Hunching over is the leading cause of poor posture. • Usesupportwhenyousit tokeepyourposturecorrect.Lumbarsupport in office chairs and car seats will help a bit, but for improved posture you may need to add additional cushioning that will help you keep your back straight. • Be mindful of how you lift heavy objects. Keep your shoulders square and your chest forward. When lifting something that is over 50 lbs it is important to take extra care. Lead with your hips and try to keep the weight close to your body. Lifting something improperly can lead to injury to your neck or back, which may make proper posture uncomfortable.
Welcome Dr. Bubbins
VCM is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Amity Bubbins to our staff. Dr. Bubbins, a New England native, grew up in America’s Hometown of Plymouth, Massachusetts. From an early age, Amity fueled her career goals through continued and expanding education, knowledge, and practice of bodywork, and helping others gain a greater understanding of their innate capacities to heal and thrive. Amity’s practice style fuses multiple gentle Chiropractic approaches aimed to enhance function and muscularcommunicationaswellas the integrationofsupportivenutritionand lifestyledesign, tomaximize the greatest potential to live your fullest, healthiest life. Amity works with all patients of all ages but truly welcomes having whole families under her care. New to the Vineyard, Dr. Bubbins, her husband, Tom, and their 10-year-old Boxer, Cash now call West Tisbury home. They look forward to exploring the seasonal beauty the Vineyard provides and becoming a part of our community.
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VCM Celebrates New Edgartown Location We had a great two-day celebration of our new office in Post Office Square in Edgartown. It was wonderful to meet new friends and neighbors and to see the familiar faces so many of our up-island VCM family. While we may still be opening a few boxes, our new Post Office Square office (across from the Edgartown Post Office) already feels like home!
Healthy Recipe Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas
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• 5 tbsp olive oil • 1 sweet potato, grated • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp chili (optional) • 1/2 tsp cumin (optional) • 2 handful of baby spinach
• 1 cup black beans, cooked or canned • 2-3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped • salt & pepper to taste • 6 gluten-free tortillas • 1 cup vegan cheese, grated
• Massage- Percussive Vibrational (Buffing) • Physical Therapy • Reiki • Sports Medicine • Trigger Point Therapy • Work Place Ergonomics • Zero Balancing
Directions Filling: Heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated sweet potato and roast for 30 sec, then add spices and stir. Once the pan is sizzling, add a little water, then cover the pan and reduce to low heat. Cook for6min,stirringoccasionally.Addbabyspinach,andcook for2minuntilsweetpotato is tender.Stir inbeans, corn, and parsley, and cook for 1 min longer until cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Quesadillas: Heatanothernon-stickpanwithmediumheatandbrushwithsomeoil.Spread3 tbspof thefillingevenly overhalfof1 tortilla, leavinga1/2 inborder.Coverfillingwithgratedcheeseand foldover theemptysideof the tortilla, pressing down carefully by using a spatula, so that it sticks. Cook for 2-3 min, flip and cook from the other side until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining filling. Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board, slice, and then serve. Source:biancazapatka.com
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