“HOW SHOULD I TAKE CARE OFMY BACK?”
1. Keep a Good 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. With 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 youalways facewhatyouneed topickup,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. Bykeepingyourbodyflexible, thenormal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused on 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 muscles 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. Physical Therapy Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating 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 soothing 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 live the life you deserve. Call Today! 321-802-5814
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Steve Ryland - PT, DPT Director of Rehabilitative Services
Prior to joining First Choice Medical Group PhysicalTherapy, Steve Ryland, PT, DPT, was the founder and former owner of a successful private practice physical therapy business, which grew from one facility in January of 2002 to fiveout-patientphysical therapyclinics in Brevard County by 2010. Dr.Ryland receivedaBachelor’sdegree in Economics and International Affairs from the Florida State University and a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from
anda rapid return toprevious function includinghigh-levelsportsactivities. His professional knowledge and background led to the providing of preventative maintenance services for high-level athletes, including professional athletes, with a focus on sport-specific enhancement to the highest level. Dr. Ryland has worked directly with the Ladies Professional Golf Association as well as for the Washington Nationals professional baseball organization. Dr. Ryland educates his clients with a heavy emphasis on nutrition and well-being from the inside and out. Since being introduced to the power of whole food nutrition and the effects it has on the physical recovery process and seeing the amazing results he has had with his clients, he has been on a mission to invoke change in the community members he serves. Since the beginning, his philosophy has been to empower those around him for success in all facets of life including professional careers in the rehabilitation industry. Dr.Rylandhasalsoconsultedother rehabilitationprovidersandbusinesses across the country to assist them in achieving the desired outcomes of their practice through effective management techniques.
the University of Central Florida. He then completed his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University. Dr. Ryland’s background in physical therapy began in acute care. Following this he pursued experience in sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and home health care. He formed his private practice in January of 2002 secondary to the need for quality outpatient orthopedics in his geographical area. His passion for physical therapy focuses on high-quality, hands-on functional outcomes
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