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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