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BACK PAIN PREVENTION Simple Solutions For a Pain-Free Life

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 first facing the object and standing as close as possible.Thensquatwhilekeepingyourspine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this willreduce thepressureplacedonyourspine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you

deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.

up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders andneckaligned. Ifyou’resitting,don’tslouch. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By liftingweights,runningandswimming,youcan keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, andmake 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

Sources: www.apta.org www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness- Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver- Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet Take charge of your back pain: Call us today (Sugar Land: 281-325-0188, Rosenberg: 281-239-3838) or visit SugarLandPT.com. We can help get your life back.

FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP December 17th | 6:00pm 5765 Reading Rd Rosenberg, TX 77471

SUCCESS STORIES What Our Patients Have to Say

Iwent inforrehabilitationfollowing a spinal infection. I had a chance

to work with every therapist at some point and they were all great. I started PT in the water and eventually worked my way back onto land (with weights). I had a chance to work with every therapist at some point and I will tell you... they were all great. The atmosphere at First Colony Aquatic is upbeat and encouraging. They truly want you to get better and feel better. A+. ” – B. R.

•Doyousufferwithnagging lowbackpainorsciatica? • Isyourpainkeepingyou fromyour favoriteactivities? • Are you tired of using medications or injections to treat your symptoms? At our Back PainWorkshop you will learn: • The 3 most Common Causes of Low Back Pain and Sciatica • Why the findings on your MRI may have NOTHING todowithwhyyouarehavingBackPainorSciatica. • 3 strategies to reduce Back Pain and get back to normal naturally.

Seating is limited to 20. Register online today at: firstcolonyaquatic.ptworkshops.com/workshop

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