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MARCH 2020
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LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO PAIN, ONCE AND FOR ALL!
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For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain inyourback.Standing,sitting, layingdown, driving,walkingorrunning—thepainpersists. In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If youexperiencedbackpain,whetherasaresult of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even justasaresultofaging,theanswerwasalmost always the same: head home, take a long rest, and give your back time to heal. This isn’t the way that things go anymore, and for several reasons. To start, the world isn’t as forgiving. Headinghomeand takinga longrestuntilyour back is healed may work for some, but not for most. With deadlines and carpools and work schedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bone strength. This could lead tomore long-term issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase
strength and flexibility, supporting healthy muscles and bones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy for Back Pain Whilerestandrelaxationcanhelpyouovercome the immediate pain of a back injury, and may evenberecommendedbyyourphysician in the early days following an injury, it is not a long- term solution. Physical therapy offers a long- term solution to back pain by using targeted exercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Through a combination of strength and flexibility training that focuses on muscle development and joint movement, physical therapy can address the underlying cause of the pain and significantly improve your quality of life. Understanding the Why and How There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when you break down injuries, whether from overuse or athletic pursuits, there are different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves.
You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types ofshoes,particularlyshoesthat lacksupport or those with high heels. • Prolongedengagement insedentarybehavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spendingfreetimeonthecouchorotherwise relaxed. Aerobicactivityandstrengthtrainingexercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improvingbloodflowandnutrientdisbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actually become impeded, and this can have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. We want to help! Call San Anselmo (415- 457-4454) or Novato (415-898-1311) today or visit us at www.sstmarin.com.
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