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Discover An Improvement In Your Posture With The Help Of PHYSICAL THERAPY
in one way or another. We become so wrapped up in whatever tasks we are doing that we forget to think about how our bodies are positioned. Posture is defined as “the alignment and positioning of the body in relation to gravity, the center of mass, or base of support.” Improper posture isn’t due to laziness or apathy; instead, it generally has something to do with bad habits or, at times, due to a physical weakness in our bodies. Poor posture leads to excessive strain on your joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Posture changes occur over time, and most people ignore them until they notice aches and pains. Unfortunately, the longer we wait to address it, the harder it is to restore it to normal.
Do you catch yourself slouching frequently? Do those last couple hours of the school or workday leave you hunched over and ready to leave? If you are experiencing aches and pains, especially in your neck or back, poor posture is probably to blame. Too often, we spend our time staring at a computer screen, hunched over our desks, or looking down at our phones. The worse your posture is the more stress on your spine. This often leads to back and neck pain and affects normal daily activities. At OSR Physical Therapy, our team of physical therapists can teach you how to find your ideal posture and eliminate your aches and pains once and for all! Your body was made to move, especially your spine, so the more irritated and painful spines get when we get stuck in slouched postures. Fortunately, our physical therapists can show you how to improve your posture and feel good again! Contact OSR Physical Therapy today to learn more about improving your posture and leading a pain-free, active life! What is poor posture? Poor posture isn’t anything to be embarrassed about - very few people have perfect posture, and most people partake in lousy posture habits
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Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on joints and supporting muscles. This includes how we move, like our lifting postures or reaching postures. When the spine is in its natural position, the vertebrae stack up over one another. This is what people think of as good posture. When we stack the vertebrae properly, the body can absorb the forces of gravity and the stresses from everyday activities. Learning to find your ideal posture is key to moving and feeling better. Your body is designed to align perfectly to allow for proper movement, proper breathing, and blood circulation. The spine does not like to remain in one position for extended times, which means our posture should move. Our therapists can help teach you to find your neutral spine posture to counteract the slouching to alleviate your pain and improve your overall health! What to expect at physical therapy? Physical therapy is a great way to regain normal posture. Our physical therapists are experts in movement, and they are great resources to have when trying to achieve your physical performance goals. They will aid you in improving your balance, stability, flexibility, and mobility, all of which will positively affect your posture. At your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will perform functional testing to identify which What Is Good Posture?
weakened areas of your body are causing your back pain. Afterward, they will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Treatment plans typically include manual therapy and targeted exercises to alleviate pain and regain proper function. Exercise for postural improvement has been proven to enhance posture and improve pain. In addition to manual therapy and exercise sessions, other treatments and modalities may be added to your treatment plan as your physical therapist deems fit. This will all focus on improving your posture, increasing strength, and, most importantly, relieving pain. Call today to schedule an appointment If you are experiencing back pain, your posture may be to blame. Fortunately, OSR Physical Therapy is ready to help you begin your journey toward long-lasting pain relief. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how physical therapy can help you find your ideal posture!
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499985/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5889545/
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SITTING POSTURE Sit on a sturdy chair and scoot your hips forward. Place your feet flat on the floor. Tip your pelvis slightly forward. Straighten your spine until your ears are directly over your shoulders and your shoulders are over your hips. Draw your shoulder blades gently back and together. Tuck your chin. Stretch up tall; imagine a string attached to the top of your head, pulling you up to your full height. Repeat 10 times.
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Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Scones
4th Annual GOAL ZERO Water Drive
As we head into July we are focused more than ever on keeping our Core Values aligned with our processes here at OSR... not only with our patients in the care we give, but to look beyond the immediate horizon of the status quo of living life and to step out to effect change for the hurting and unseen in our communities. With that said, OSR is extremely proud to announce that we are hosting our 4th Annual GOAL ZERO Water drive, benefiting those in need in the Phoenix Area.
Ingredients: • 1 cup fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces • 1 cup all purpose flour • 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tsp for topping
• 1/4 tsp salt • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 cup (half stick) frozen butter • 3/4 cups 1% light buttermilk, cold • 1 tsp vanilla
According to Maricopa.gov, in 2020 there were 323 heat associated deaths in Maricopa county alone... a 62% increase from 2019! We have had the good fortune to work with a front-line organization that helps us complete the puzzle, St. Mary’s food bank. This is where our water bottle donations are going and they’re the ones whose hands hand off this life-giving water to those in need. GOAL ZERO = Zero Deaths from dehydration! Stop by any of our locations to make a donation in the month of July. DEHYDRATION DEATHS DANI MARTINEZ GOAL ZERO th 4 Annual Water Drive $5 = 2 CASES OF MUCH NEEDED WATER! | JUNE 13 - AUG 12
Here's how to make it: Preheat the oven to 400 ° F. Measure out ¼ cup of sugar and remove 1 tbsp. Mix strawberries with 1 tbsp of sugar and set aside. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients including the remaining sugar. Using the large holes of a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour. Mix well with flour. In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla. Slowly stir in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, until all the mixture is moistened. Do not over work the dough. Fold in the strawberries. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone sheet or parchment paper. Drop 8 equal large spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet (to avoid tough scones, do not press or compact). Sprinkle with one teaspoon of sugar. Bake in the center rack 18 minutes. Remove
and let them cool about 5 minutes before eating. Recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/low-fat-strawberry-scones/
Patient Success Spotlight
DID YOU KNOW...
HYDRATION SAFETY TIPS... When performing outdoor activities, bring and drink plenty of water.
Most heat related deaths occur in the month of July.
More deaths occur due to dehydration than fire, floods, hurricanes, and lightning strikes combined.
Start each morning with a glass of water.
Lightheaded, nauseous, sluggish, hunger pangs, and disorientation are all signs of dehydration.
The blistering heat of day and night can take a life in a couple days.
ON YOUR BEHALF, OSR WILL DONATE MUCH-NEEDED LIFE-SAVING WATER TO THE HOMELESS, AND HOME-BOUND THROUGH OUR COLLABORATION WITH ST. MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE, AND THEIR COOPERATION WITH PHOENIX'S LOCAL HEAT RELIEF NETWORK, YOU CAN BE ASSURED YOUR WATER DONATIONS WILL � FIND ITS WAY TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
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