Find Out What's Causing Your Nagging Back Pain

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Who’s next to find out what’s causing their nagging back pain?

You might be surprised to find out it could be your neck!

What affects the top affects the bottom If you have problemswith your upper neck such as tight muscles, poor alignment, previous injuries, whiplash or poor posture, this can dramatically change the load and forces on your low back. (continued inside)

It is important to realize that you have ONE SPINE and it functions as a whole. It is not just a bunch of bones, ligaments, tendons and discs thrown together. It is a beautiful and very complex structure that needs flexibility, strength, coordination and good posture.

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Who’s next to find out what’s causing their nagging back pain?

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For example, if you work at a computer or sit watching TV in a slouched position for many hours, over time your head and neck become forward protruding. Since your head weighs between 10-12 pounds (about the weight of a bowling ball), and is now balanced forward, all your back muscles have to work harder to keep you from falling forward. Over time, this leads to pain, inflammation and injury to the low back. Do you find when looking over your shoulder you have to turn your body a lot? When motion is limited in your neck, the ability to turn your head is compensated by over-rotating the lower back. This is not normal and causes more strain to the mid and lower back giving you pain. If you feel back pain, see if your neck could be the cause by coming in for a free consultation with one of our experts. Give us a call today to learn more!

"Thanks to therapy, I have now resumed my activities such as walking and water aerobics." -Elizabeth "Walking around the zoo with my son was no trouble at all!" -Kenneth "Advil is no longer the first thing I reach for and I am currently going on 2 mile hikes." -Susan

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An Easy At-Home Exercise To Zap Back Pain

Helps Back Pain

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PRAYER STRETCH Good stretch for those with tight hips

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While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and/or buttocks. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 6 times.

Be A Hero To Your Friends and Family!

Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

contact@RiseRehabAZ.com If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Rise Rehab today. For every friend or family member who mentions that you referred them to us you get a free pair of Movie tickets! Win Free Movie Tickets

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