PSM. Don't Let Back Pain Slow You Down

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Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. AS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PHYSICAL COMPLAINTS, OVER 80 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION WILL SUFFER FROM IT AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFETIME. DON’T LET YOUR BACK PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN

Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke lists a number of back pain remedies. These include a multidisciplinary rehab program that includes Physiotherapy, Massage, Chiropractic, with stretching and strengtheningprograms.Beforebeginningtreatmentforyourbackpain, you need to know the cause of your injury and why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, our specialists can help you get your life back.

What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:

Sources http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet

• Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination

• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage

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