RX PT. Get Back In The Running

STEER CLEAR OF BACK PAIN Did you know that the way you run could be causing your back pain? Most people have something in their style of running that can cause long-term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on the body. We are trained to treat running disorders and teach corrective running techniques. By changing the way you run, it is possible to eliminate and prevent back pain. abdominals,hamstrings,glutealsandhipflexors.An imbalanceorweakness in these muscles can lead to pelvic misalignment, causing the pelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. In addition to abdominal weakness, a lack of strength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. While the abdominals stabilize the pelvis by pulling upward on the front, the gluteals and hamstrings offer A D J U S T I N G Y O U R R U N N I N G T E C H N I Q U E C O U L D H E L P Y O U A V O I D B A C K P A I N !

stability by pulling down on the rear of the pelvis. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Running gives the gluteals a good workout. The abdominal muscles can be conditioned through physical therapy and easy weight training exercises. Problems with running increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20%

On a daily basis, you run more than any other physical activity. How you rundefinesmosteverythingaboutyou, including your physical abilities. We can help you discover that something about the way you run may be the reason you have pain and help you change it. You run over a million steps in a year. Yourrun involvesmanybodyparts,all interacting together to produce your

Y O U R U N O V E R 1,000,000 S T E P S I N A Y E A R

of adults over 65 have problems with running. This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with running are associated with underlying diseases.

runningstyle. It’sasnaturalasbreathing,and ifanyofyoursix (twoankles, twoknees, twohips)weight-bearing jointsarenot ingoodalignment,you’re at risk for structural pain. One minor running error repeated millions of timescandoan incredibleamountofdamage toyourback,muscles,nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, thecauseofbackpain ispoorstrength --specifically,weakabdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by numerous muscles, including the

For more information about how RX Physical Therapy can help you, call us at 269.769.6108 or visit rxphysicaltherapy.com.

RUN RECOVERY WORKSHOP MONDAYS @ 11:00 AM

Are you experiencing pain or limited mobility while running? Are you looking for ways to improve your stride and keep your joints healthy and pain-free? You’re invited to take part in our Run Recovery Workshop every Monday at 11 am . We look forwarding to seeing you there! To learn more about this and other events happening at RX Physical Therapy, call our clinic at 269.769.6108 or follow us on social media @physicaltherapyrx.

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