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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BACK PAIN & WALKING
pain. And the secret to success is learning to approach recovery one step at a time. Walking isagreat formofexercise,butmore than that, it isanecessityof life.When you can’t walk, even basic tasks become complicated. Getting out of bed in the morning, getting to and from work, moving your way around the office, and even spending time with family on the weekends all rely heavily on your ability to walk. Whenyourbackpainbegins to interferewithyourability tomovearound freely, then you know it is time to start doing something about it. Conveniently, walking is more than a goal when it comes to back pain–it could be partofthesolution.Workingwithaphysicaltherapisttodevelop improvedstrategies andtechniqueswithyourwalkingcouldhelpyoutogetbackonyourfeetevensooner than you thought possible. What’s more, for those who are able to walk, getting on yourfeetmoreoftenwithtargetedexercisescouldhelpyoufindrelieffrombackpain even sooner than expected.
Doesgoing forawalksound likeabigpain in theback?For thosewhostrugglewith chronicbackpain,even thebasic taskofgoing forawalkcanbeoverwhelmingand painful. Back pain can strike at any time. Whether in the upper back, surrounding the neck and shoulders, or in the lower back at the lumbar or sciatica, back pain is something that no one likes to deal with for too long. Relyingonpainmedicationstohelpyouovercomebackpainwill leaveyoudisappointed. While pain medications are frequently helpful at alleviating the discomfort of your back pain for a short period of time, they are not capable of resolving the issue that is causing your pain to develop in the first place.The only thing that can actually fix your back pain is addressing the issue that is causing your pain head on. Physical therapy is a great resource for addressing your back pain and can be a helpful tool in getting you back on your feet. So, whether it is following a sudden injury or a chronic issue that has developed over time,physical therapycouldbe theanswer tohelpingyouenjoy life freeofback
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