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MARCH 2020
Your spine can also be affected by poor posture, repetitive motions, a sedentary lifestyle, or work/sport/car accident-related injuries. It's no wonder that back pain is so incredibly prevalent in our society. Just because back pain is common does not mean that it is normal. The mistake that is often made is IGNORING one's back pain. Unnecessary suffering makes little sense when you have an effective and conservative alternative to turn to... physical therapy! Understanding Back Pain Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. There are many serious conditions that can contribute to back pain. Therefore, it is wise to have a comprehensive evaluation by your physical therapist and/or physician to discover the root cause(s) of your specific back pain. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: IGNORE YOUR ACHING BACK PAIN! INSIDE : • Getting To The Bottom Of Your Back Pain • Pelvic Health Alert! (continued from outside) WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER
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and endurance in the affected muscles as well as support the surrounding tissues.
• Guided stretching exercises will help to improve your range of motion and flexibility. This will allow you to move and function with greater ease and much less discomfort. • Patient education about proper posture, ergonomics and body mechanics for daily activities is vital. Your physical therapist will also help coach you into making common sense modifications to your daily and recreational activities to help you to avoid constantly re-injuring your spine. Attempting to self-diagnose your own back pain is generally not advised. Especially if you have had problems for more than a week or two. Let us help you! Working with an experienced physical therapist can provide you with the tools you need to determine the underlying cause of your back pain and to develop a plan to successfully overcome it!
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• Targeted strengthening exercises that are customized to your issues. These exercises are designed to build strength
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