COULD YOUR NECK BE CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR LOWBACK PAIN?
This test will help you determine if your neck could be causing your back pain. 1. Stand normally with a friend facing you to observe your movements. 2. Turn your head left and right as far as you can comfortably. Have your friend note how far you turn. Next, try rotating your whole upper body right and left as far as you can and have your friend note how far you turn. 3. Sit in a chair and repeat the turning of your head both ways, followed by the turning of your upper back/trunk both ways. Have your friend again note how far you turn. 4. Ask your friend if there is a difference in your neck or upper back movement, standing compared to sitting. 5. If your neck or upper body/trunk movement is more limited in sitting, then your neck or upper back could be tight and causing your low back pain as as result. How do the clinicians at ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine rehabilitate and relieve back pain? Our clinicians are experts trained in evaluating muscle and joint movement. First, a thorough evaluation is done to determine the source of your back pain, and ascertain if your neck or upper back can be affecting it. Then, a complete plan of care is put together based on your individual needs. Not only do we treat with the latest gentle, hands-on therapeutic techniques, but we also rebuild your strength and coordination to prevent future injuries. Furthermore, we teach you how to protect your body, improve your posture and balance, and how to prevent a recurrence of pain. Give us a call today, we can help!
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
CREAMY CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs • 2 (8 oz) packages sliced mushrooms • 1 (32 oz) carton reduced-sodium
Relieves lower back pain
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QUADRUPED ALTERNATE ARM & LEG RAISE While on your hands and knees, slowly raise up an arm out in front of you. Then, slowly raise the opposite leg behind you, while keeping your back straight. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times on both sides.
chicken broth • 2 cups water
• 1½ cups thinly sliced leeks • 1½ cups ½-inch sliced celery • ¾ cup uncooked wild rice • ¾ tsp salt • 1 (12 oz) package soft tofu
• 1 cup low-fat milk (1%) • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
DIRECTIONS In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning once. In a 6-qt. slow cooker combine chicken, mushrooms, chicken broth, water, leeks, celery, wild rice and salt. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours. Remove chicken from cooker. Coarsely shred chicken using two forks. If using low setting, turn to high. In a blender combine the tofu, low-fat milk, flour and thyme leaves. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir into mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until thick. Stir in shredded chicken.
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