WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may start feeling aches and pains. Muscle pain will occur whenever your muscles start to grow. To build more muscle mass, your muscles have to stretch, and lactic acid can pour into the lining of your muscles to cause a burning sensation. More movement will push that acid out, helping you to experience relief, and in time your muscles will develop increased elasticity, and the burning won’t be so severe. A build-up of tension from stress or overuse and muscle pain from poor posture can also contribute to regular pain.
limited range of motion. By doing this, your physical therapist can isolate the true cause of your chronic pain and determine the best course of treatment for your specific needs. Your physical therapy program will likely take into account strategies like manual therapy to relieve your pain, decrease scar tissue, and improve movement. It may also include targeted exercises to increase strength and stretching to improve your balance. Your treatment plan will incorporate in-clinic treatments, as well as at-home treatments, in order to ensure that you are remaining healthy and active at all times. We can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains. Call your physical therapist at our San Anselmo (415-457-4454) or Novato (415-898-1311) clinics today or visit our website at www.sstmarin.com.
Working with a physical therapist can help you develop a new approach to managing your aches and pains. Your physical therapist will perform a comprehensive assessment to help determine any underlying structural causes surrounding or contributing to your pain and will conduct a thorough physical evaluation before designing a treatment plan. Your physical therapist will examine areas of your body that are weak, out of balance or those that have
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Spl i t Squat Elevated (Dumbbells) Position your back foot elevated on a box, bench, or chair. Stand tall with your core tight. Make sure most of your weight is going through the heel of your front foot. Lower your back knee straight towards the ground. Push back up through your heel, making sure your back does not extend backward. Perform 5 sets of 5 repetitions for each leg.
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