STEER CLEAR OF BACK PAIN
ADJUSTING YOUR RUNNING TECHNIQUE COULD HELP YOU AVOID BACK PAIN!
Did you know that theway you run could be causing your back pain?Most people have something in their style of running that can cause long-term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on the body. We are trained to treat running disorders and teach corrective running techniques. By changing theway you run, it is possible to eliminate and prevent back pain.
including the abdominals, hamstrings, gluteals and hip flexors. An imbalance orweakness in thesemuscles can lead to pelvicmisalignment, causing the pelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. In addition to abdominal weakness, a lack of strength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. While the abdominals stabilize
the pelvis by pulling upward on the front, the gluteals and hamstrings offer stability by pulling down on the rear of the pelvis. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Running gives the gluteals a good workout. The abdominal muscles can be conditioned through physiotherapy and easy weight training exercises. Problems with running increase as we age and are a leading cause of
On a daily basis, you run more than any other physical activity. How you run definesmost everything about you, including your physical abilities. We can help you discover that something about the way you runmay be the reason you have pain and help you change it. You run over a million steps in a year. Your run involves many body parts, all interacting together to produce your running style. It’s as natural as breathing, and if any of your six (two
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ankles, two knees, two hips) weight-bearing joints are not in good alignment, you’re at risk for structural pain. One minor running error repeated millions of times can do an incredible amount of damage to your back, muscles, nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, the cause of back pain is poor strength — specifically, weak abdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by numerous muscles,
falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with running. This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with running are associated with underlying diseases. For more information about how Recovery Physical Therapy can help you, call us today at (917) 763-7825 to make an appointment or visit our website at www.recoverypt.com.
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right knee ACL reconstruction. I’m not a professional sports person but my physical therapist treated me like I am. Rehabilitationwasn’t easy but it’s all worth it! Now, I’m back to my normal routine and playing sports again. Even my Doctor was amazed and happywith the result of my therapy.” – D. F.
decade for various issuesand I love this place. I am always greeted at the front desk with a friendly welcome. My physical therapist is not only a skilled practitioner, but is like a therapeutic version of a bartender. I always enjoy our conversations. ” – K.
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