Back Pain Prevention A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can keep themstrong. Train your coremuscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
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
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I was having terrible back and leg pain for months before seeing Shawn at Taylor Rehab. My pain was depressing and preventing me from even walking much. After four visits, my back pain and leg pain had resolved and I was back to walking again. He did some hands-on work with my back that really relieved my pain and used electro- dry needing that was also
Shawn founded Taylor Rehab in 1999 with his first office location in Downtown Mooresville. He expanded to a second location in the Mooresville Gateway Business Park in 2001. With the growth of hispractice,hemovedthedowntownofficetoa larger office inMorrisonPlantation in2006. Hehas special expertise inmanual therapy techniques, spinal and extremity manipulation as well as dry needling. He hasapassionfor treatingspinal dysfunctionandpain,
complex pain syndromes and headaches as well as general orthopedic conditions. One of Shawn’s favorite pastimes is sport fishing in Panama withhis family.Hisbiggestcatchandreleasewasa500-poundblackmarlin.
super helpful at alleviating my back and leg pain. I would recommend them to anyone with back and leg pain issues affecting the quality of their life!
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