NEWSLETTER February, 2018
DON’T IGNORE BACK PAIN “Pay Attention To These 6 Back Conditions!”
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4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in the spine.The rows of muscles that run up and down the sides of the spinal column are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and Most lower back pain sufferers try over the counter drugs and bed rest. However, most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common activities such as lifting, bending or squatting.Mostofussit toomuchand thiscontributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back. loss of bowel/bladder control. Medication and Bed Rest
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Dear Valued Client,
Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? . Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over
Matt Slimming Physical Therapist
time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones: 1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy, including sciatica: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Piriformis Syndrome: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord.
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