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Injuries are a real pain in the back. The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotionalstressesor tophysically liftsomething thatyouneed tocarrywith you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! Whenyoubreakanarmorgetacutonyour leg,youare likelytodosomething about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! UNDERSTANDING BACK PAIN Backpainmaybecommon,but it isabsolutelynotnormal.Thereareactually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is
smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will beable to identify thebest treatmentoptions foryourbody’sneeds.Thiswill likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guidedstretchingdesigned to improverangeofmotionandflexibility.This will take intoaccountthehealthandvivacityofvertebraeandanypotential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experiencedaback injury isbothdangerousandnotrecommended.Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experienceanyfurther injuryasyouattempttohealthecauseofyourbackpain.
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