JULY, 2021
IS QUARANTINE CAUSING YOU PAIN?
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We’ve all had to adjust our schedules and normal lifestyles as a result of the havoc wreaked by the pandemic. Life as we know it has changed and our bodies are taking a toll. Sitting at home constantly can cause way more damage than you might realize. If you’re experiencing neck, back, or hip pain suddenly during quarantine, the underlying cause may be due to poor posture or another condition altogether. Contact FYZICAL today to learn more about how physical therapy can help relieve your pain to stay active and in good shape right now. Got Back & Neck Pain? For many of our patients, this marks the first time in their life they’re experiencing back or neck pain, and it’s all because
they’ve had to sit at home so much during quarantine. There are many methods used in physical therapy to relieve back pain, such as hot/cold packs, massage therapy, and more. These techniques improve blood flow and restore circulation to the affected area, thereby reducing swelling and inflammation. Having poor posture can result in back and neck pain. One way to reduce this is to make sure your at-home work environment is ergonomically designed. You should have a chair with good lumbar support, and your monitor should be at eye level to reduce strain and craning your neck forward. What About Hip Pain? Hip pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions as well Continued inside
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