HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK
then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4. Stay Strong. You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine include your abdominal, pelvis, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more. 5. Physical Therapy. Our physical therapists are medical experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted easy exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain, we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve.
MANUAL THERAPY FEATURED SERVICE Areyourecoveringfromarecent injuryorsurgicalprocedure?Experiencing the aches and pains from an underlying condition? If so, manual therapy 1. Keep a Good Posture. When standing, imagine a string through the top of your head lifting you straight up. This puts your neck, shoulders, spine and hips in natural alignment. While sitting, make sure you sit back in the chair with your feet on the floor and your lower back supported. Your shoulders should not slouch when sitting. Avoid soft couches when you can. 2. Lift Properly. Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible. Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused onto a few segments, which can Also referred to as “hands-on therapy,” manual therapy is a specialized treatment performed by manipulating joints and soft tissuewithnothingmorethanthehands–no intimidatingequipment ormachines involved!Non-invasive,manualtherapydoesn’t involve any harmful drugs or surgical correction. Instead, it involves a variety of “hands-on” techniques aimed at moving your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that facilitate pain relief and healing. Benefits of Manual Therapy Manual therapy is used to reduce swelling, relieve pain, improve range of motion, decrease restriction, and mobilize joints. After can provide you with relief. What Is Manual Therapy?
yourevaluation,yourphysicaltherapistwillcreatean individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs. Some exercises may focus on improving strength and balance, while others may focus moreonimprovingyourrangeofmotion.Allexercisesandtreatments willbebasedaroundthesamegoal–improvingyouroverallfunction.
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