Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
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• Don’t Let Back Pain Stop You! • Back Pain Prevention Tips! • A Stretch for Relieving Back Pain • Meet The BPT Staff!
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Don’t Let Back Pain Stop You!
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck: Back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy and medication. Where medication is considered, anti- inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help.
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime.
What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
Sources http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
• Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage
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Some Helpful Tips to Prevent Future Back Pain
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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 right, make sure you’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. Use Good Posture When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. • •
• Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles that protect and control your spine. By lifting weights, running and swimming, you can 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, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries,painorminoraches,don’thesitate to talk toaprofessional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you! Are you letting back pain hold you back? Call Breckenridge Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
Staff Spotlight
DR. JUSTINWELCH PT, DPT completed his Masters of Physical Therapy degree in 2006 at Springfield college and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 at Regis University. He has been providing physical therapy in the out-patient orthopedic since 2006. He is originally from the Boston area where he worked for a large orthopedic group providing post surgical and general orthopedic rehabilitation. Here, in Summit County, he continues to treat all types of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries. Justin is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling and has received advanced post-graduate education in care of the knee, foot and ankle, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines as well as the rotator cuff and shoulder. In his free time, Dr. Welch enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and photography.
Call Breckenridge Physical Therapy at 970.485.3421 , or visit our website at breckenridgephysicaltherapy.com to schedule your appointment today!
Coconut Caramel Popcorn Healthy Recipe
I absolutely love this place! It’s a family owned business and they’re very attentive to clients needs. They have a great space which includes both physical therapy and personal training. I recently visited for physical therapy to get some help with my IT Band issues. Rashmi really helped me with my injury with acknowledging where my weaknesses were and giving exercises to strengthen and stretches to relieve tightness. Thanks to the Vert family and Rashmi I’m back to running again. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. - Nicole L Ingredients
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• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes, unsweetened, toasted • 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup French vanilla Coconut Cre mer • 1/2 cup unpopped kernels • 1/2 cup vegan butter • 3 Tbsp agave nectar, amber • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
“Since having my twin boys my back and neck have struggled. I often have pain when I am the only adult and we spend a lot of time together because they’re at an age where they need and want to be picked up, held and carried constantly. My back and neck pain put me out completely for about a week 8 months ago and ever since I’ve been trying to get strong in the right places and hopefully get ahead of them. I had several set backs which led me to BreckPT. In the last couple of months Justin and Tricia have hel ed m with my posture, core strength, overall body strength and correcting the day to day sloppy movements of handling two 20lb adorable dudes. I can’t thank you enough for helping me and making me feel like I can handle them again without pain. You guys are the best!” - Reilly D.
Instructio s Pop favorite popcorn from yellow corn kernels over stove top or use favorite microwave popcorn brand. Spread on baking sheet and set aside. In a saucepan, melt vegan spread and stir in agav , brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and slowly whisk in the creamer until well combined. Return to heat, and continue to whisk for 10 minutes or until sauce reaches an amber color and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in coconut flakes and vanilla. Let cool slightly before drizzling over popcorn. Drizzle mixture over popcorn and blend in with a spatula. Serve immediately.
*This recipe is shared courtesy of So Delicious Dairy Free.
Exercise Essentials Helps Relieve Back Pain Supported Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times.
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