Working from Home Resulting in Lower Back Pain? Find Relief with Physiotherapy
Low back pain is one of the most common ailments ever experienced. Just about everyone deals with low back pain at one point in their life, and it is becoming even more common with people working from home. It is also one of the most common reasons that people miss work, and is the second most common reason that people visit the doctor’s office. When you put those two facts togeth- er, the cost of dealing with lower back pain really adds up. In Canada, the cost of medical expenditures alone for low back pain are estimated between $6 and $12 billion annually. Unfortunately, a lot of those financial resources go into deal- ing with back pain through unnecessary imaging and pain medication, but those are not effective long-term solutions for dealing with back pain. Research shows a far healthier and cost-effective solution is through physio-
therapy treatment. If working from home has been causing you lower back pain, don’t hesitate to contact Amped Physi- otherapy. What should I know about lower back pain? According to the National Institute for Health, the rates of low back pain have been steadily rising in North America over the past 20 years. It can be extremely dif- ficult to accurately diagnose the reason behind back pain, but many people delay physiotherapy treatment to seek imaging studies or a referral to a spine surgeon. Both of these have extensive waiting lists and prolong the time until you actually address your back pain. The reality is that less than .5% of peo- ple experiencing back pain will need to see a surgeon, and early intervention is key to reducing your pain and speeding up your return to life as you want to live
it. Seeking support from a physiothera- pist early on can reduce your medication load, avoid the frustration of waiting for appointments and significantly improve your quality of life. How can physiotherapy help with lower back pain? Physiotherapy is a great resource for lower back pain because we address the cause of your pain, rather than simply covering up the symptoms. With so many people working from home, many will ex- perience the increase in low back pain that comes with poor workstation set- up and lack of frequent movement you get at your regular office. Fortunately, Amped Physiotherapists can help teach you to reduce the tension in your lower back muscles through targeted pain-re- lief methods, strengthen the muscles that support your trunk in sitting, and teach you to be an active sitter!
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help you finally find long-term relief and become comfortable working from home once again. Our 3 Phase treatment approach will: 1. Help put out the fire, then 2. Reintegrate you to your working and playing activities, then 3. We will train your body to be stronger. Kick back pain out of your workstation and onto the street!
When working with one of our phys- iotherapists, you may also be guided through different lifestyle changes that you can make that can help you begin to overcome your back pain as- sociated with work-from-home life. This can include: • Temporarily using more lumbar support on the chair in your home office. • Making changes to your day, scheduling exercise and stretch breaks while working from home. • Adjusting your sleeping habits or positions you use so your back is more comfortable at night. • Ergonomic changes to your home office to make sure your computer, desk, and chair set- up does not have you slouching or craning your head for long periods of time. Lower back pain has probably become an issue in your daily life, but don’t ignore it and hope it will go away on its own! If you are experiencing back pain from working from home, reach out to our physiotherapists for infor- mation and support regarding how we can help you manage your lower back pain. Amped Physiotherapy can
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These treatments, hand-picked by pro- fessionals, can completely eliminate sci- atica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, call one of our professionals today, and ask about physiotherapy op- tions. Your mobility is important, and your back can be healed. 613-822-0101 Cal l us Today
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