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September, 2019
NEWSLETTER
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of anaccident. It isatriskwhenyouaresafelyathomeonyourcouchorattheoffice, whereyouare likelyscrunchedoverandnotcaringonebitaboutyourposture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It isnowonder thatsomanypeopleexperienceback injurieseveryyear.What isa big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year!Whenyoubreakanarmorgetacutonyour leg,youare likelytodosomething about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’tsittingright issomethingthatnotmanypeoplearegoingtodealwithfor too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almostnormalto ignore it.Everyonedevelopsbackpain,timetotime,right?There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain. Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal.There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begintohurt,and it issmarttohaveyourback lookedatbyaphysicianearlyonso that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. ENJOY QUALITY TIME WITHOUT PAIN INSIDE: • Get To The Bottom of Back Pain • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
Whether you have back pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today:
• NORTHEAST OFFICE: 915-755-0738 • EAST OFFICE: 915-593-4985 • WEST OFFICE: 915-313-6331 • NEW JOE BATTLE OFFICE: (915) 855-7780
Once thecauseofyourbackpain isdetermined,yourphysical therapistwill be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. •Guidedstretchingdesignedto improverangeofmotionandflexibility.This willtake intoaccountthehealthandvivacityofvertebraeandanypotential stretches that may support optimal back health. •Supportandguidancewithanexerciseroutineandhabitformation,especially withcardiovascularactivity thatcanstimulate improvedbloodcirculation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experiencedaback injury isbothdangerousandnotrecommended.Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain.
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