ARE YOUR FEET CAUSING YOUR BACK PAIN?
When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road. Your feet and legs are much the same way. The greater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquite thesame lengthdue to joint replacements or arthritic conditions in the ankle, knee, or hip. Even small differences may cause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Oakland Physical Therapy. If you are suffering with back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life! (248) 380-3550
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Linda Erickson, PT, MS, OMPT graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1976 with a B.A. in psychology. She then attended Geor- gia State University and completed a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1978. Linda was one of the first physical therapists in Michigan to be certified in Orthopedic Manual
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Physical Therapy through Oakland University in 1992. She then continued with academic coursework and received her M.S. degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2004. Linda has had experience working in a large suburban hospital with a varied caseload, including inpatient rehabilitation. She also spent several years working with patients suffering from repetitive motion injuries in onsite clinics in the automotive industry. Linda is a member of the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. She serves as Assis- tant Director and Clinical Education Coordinator. Her hobbies include singing in a choir, fitness workouts, golf, and attending theater productions.
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