Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal, joint, and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you.
NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter June, 2018
HOW TO OVERCOME BACK PAIN DON’ T LET PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN! Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal, joint, and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interfere with your ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you.
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HOW TO OVERCOME BACK PAIN IS YOUR BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?
Whether you have hurt your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist, or licensed massage therapist at Custom Care Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today: 503-357-1706 Solutions to Back Pain Treatingbackpainstartswithdetermining the truecause.A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. At Custom Care Physical Therapy we are passionate about your recovery. You will receive hands on therapy treatment in a friendly caring environment
Why do I have Back Pain? Back pain occurs for a number of reasons but has a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the spine and core muscles of the trunk • Poor posture and strain on the spine from slouched sitting • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine from improper lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine, hips, and muscles of the thighs • Poor coordination of the abdominal, pelvic and back muscles Most people do not seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer from a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people feel that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem.
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HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK
Aaron received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, and has been in practice since 1997. As the owner of Custom Care Physical Therapy, he established the practice in the community in which he was raised. His roots in the area go deep and continue to grow as his two daughters and son make this their home. He is passionate about giving back and supporting the healthcare needs of the surrounding communities. He enjoys helping patients understand their body’sconditionand itsphysicalneeds,byeducating themandemphasizing patient involvement.Aaronstrivestocontinually improvehisphysicaltherapy skills and patient outcomes. Aaron Frye, PT, Owner STAFF SPOTLIGHT 1. Maintain Proper Posture. When you are standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly. Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible . Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong. You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more. 5. PhysicalTherapy. Ourphysical therapistsaremedicalexperts inevaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you
have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With specific hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain, we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve.
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� Neck Pain � Elbow Pain � Shoulder
� Finger Pain � Ankle Pain � Lower Back Pain
My back feels so much better in just six sessions! “I can’t believe my back feels so much better in just six sessions. I feel like I have learned all the techniques and tools I need to keep my back pain-free everyday. Wow! ” - S.K.
Thisphilosophy isbasedonasafe,accurateassessmentandcontinued active patient involvement. During the assessment our physical therapists will discover indicators of your condition to continually check and recheck to see how different movements affect your state. The best part of this treatment is that you can continue to treat yourself after you leave the clinic. One of the reasons patient outcomes are so good, is due to specific self-treatments which enhance effects during therapy, and prevents future episodes. Schedule your appointment by calling today!
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Discover How To Live Pain Free! At Custom Care Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring physical therapists during focused and individualized sessions. Here are three steps you can take to live pain free.
Restore Alignment
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Prone Lying Lay flat on your stomach, breathing deep allow the low back relax for 3-15 minutes, every 2-3 hours.
1. CALL AND TALK TO YOUR THERAPIST
2. DISCOVER WHY YOUR PAIN HAS COME BACK
3. GET YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY PROGRAM
Sit as little as possible and for short periods only. If you must sit, choose a firm chair with a straight back, make sure that you have adequate low back support with the use of a lumbar roll to maintain lordosis. Avoid sitting on a low, soft couch, or with your legs crossed.
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