of Treating Back Pain
Back pain is the second most common diagnosis seen by physicians in their offices. 85% of the US population will suffer an episode of back pain sometime in their life. Why isthis?A lothastodowiththedesignofourbody. It isthepricewe payforwalkinguprightontwo legs. Inhumans,theforceofgravitypulls directlydownthroughtheverticalspinecompressing ittogetheroverthe years. In other mammals such as horses, apes and cows, the spine is horizontalandthepullofgravitydoesnotcompressthespinetogether. Mostbackpainfallsunderthecategoryofmechanicalbackpain,meaning themechanicsofthemovementarenotcorrect.Thespinehastomove in intricateways tomakewholemovementsofbending,extendingand twisting.Therefore, the “mechanics”of thespineare important inorder for all the vertebrae (the bones) to be able to move. Mechanical back pain means that the joints, muscles and ligaments of the spine are not moving correctly at the right time. This can cause increased strain on certain parts of your back, especially the very lower back.
Whydothemechanicsofthespinechangeandcausepain?This isdue toavarietyofreasons includingsmall injuriesfrom liftingheavyobjects, bending,twisting,repetitivestrain,accidents,weaknessfromprolonged sitting and changes in your core strength. Intoday’sworld,mostofourdailyactivities involvesittingwhichcauses the abdominal and back muscles to weaken. This in turn lessens the necessary support to the spine, causing strain. The strain causes inflammation, which leads to pain. Back pain can be localized to the back area or even radiate into the buttocks or backs of the legs. Millions of people a year rely on over the counter medication and back braces to get through their day. However, the unfortunate reality is that unless treated properly, 75% of people with back problems will have another episode of their back pain. This is because the cause of the problem, the mechanical movement, is not addressed by treating it with drugs or a hot pack. More and more people with back pain are realizing the full benefits of our specialized hands on physical therapy to address the cause of their back pain and understand what they can do to have lasting relief. Call us today to learn more how we can help quickly relieve your back pain!
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While on your hands and knees in a crawl position, side bend your trunk and head to one side until a stretch is felt. Repeat 6 times on both sides. *Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises youareunsureofdoing.
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