Back and neck pain are two of the most common issues that American adults experience, putting a huge physical and economic burden on working Americans by being both two of the leading needs for medical intervention and two of the most common causes people have to miss work. While these may feel like two separate issues, it is somewhat common that neck pain and back pain are actually related. Core strength can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness, and when your core is weak, it could add up to weakness in your neck and back.
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Getting To The Core of Your Back & Neck Pain
BACK PAIN 101 Severebackpain impactsmorethanhalfof thepopulation,andmanyofthosewith pain in thebackasaresultof injuryendupdealingwith thatpain long term.Oneof thebiggestproblemswithbackpain is thatonce itdevelops, it isdifficult towork around it,andmanypeoplebeginmodifying theirmovementsasa result,causing theirback tocompensate for the injurybyputtingpressureonothermuscles that eventually just leads tomorebackpain. For this reason,backpaincan frequently becomeaCatch-22—avoiding the things thathurtyourbackcouldactually lead you to develop more pain in the future. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to cut your back pain issues in half. Physical therapy can address back pain by helping to improve your range of motion, strengthen the muscles in your back and surrounding areas, and by using targeted massage to reduce tension. In many situations, working with a physical therapist to improve core strength can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain. Ifyouarestrugglingwithachesandpainsand seekinganatural,drug-freerecovery, call your physical therapist at WAPT and schedule your consultation today!
Back and neck pain are two of the most common issues that American adults experience,puttingahugephysicalandeconomicburdenonworkingAmericans by being both two of the leading needs for medical intervention and two of the most common causes people have to miss work. While these may feel like two separate issues, it issomewhatcommon thatneckpainandbackpainareactually related.Corestrengthcanhaveahuge impactonyouroverallhealthandwellness, and when your core is weak, it could add up to weakness in your neck and back. NECK PAIN 101 Therearea lotof reasonswhyneckpainmaydevelop, includingeverything from sudden incidents likeacaraccidentoraslip-and-fall injury, tomorechronic issues, such as regularly hunching over a desk at work or even practicing poor posture. One of the biggest problems with neck pain is that it often triggers headaches, as the pain is so closely connected to the spine and nervous system. What is more, addressing neck pain is sometimes difficult as there is so much potential tocausemoredamage to theneck.This iswhyworkingwithaphysical therapist to address neck pain is wise. A physical therapist can help treat neck pain by improvingrangeofmotion,using targetedmassage techniques,andby improving strength as needed. For example, in many situations, neck pain can be treated by improving core strength.
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Youmaybesurprisedhow frequently issueswith theneckandbackactuallystem from issues with core strength. Your core refers to the muscles that make up your torso, including your abdomen.These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. There are a lot of reasons to improve core strength outside of any existing neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely to also improve your postureand thereby reduceyour riskofdeveloping furtherbackpain in the future. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back. Sometimes, when your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that working with a physical therapist can help you improve your core strength. You may be encouraged topracticecoreexercises,forexample,whichmay includeabdominal crunches or leg lifts. Light weight-training activities are also frequently helpful, as are balance-based activities like yoga. If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working withaphysical therapist isagreatplace tostart.Yourphysical therapistwillguide you throughproperposturesandmovements to reduce further riskof injury.For more information about how to start improving your core, contact us.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp canola oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper • 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• Seeds from 1 pomegranate • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts • Finely grated zest of 1 lime • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
“Mike sponsored a free workshop on shoulder issues, which was highly informative. They also provide a free consultation to help figure out if they can work through your issues with PT. I was hoping to avoid the expense of going toaspecialistandall thecostlyscansandprocedures thatusuallydon’t solve the problem. It turned out that WAPT could help me, and after 1 month, I have significantly less shoulder pain and more mobility in my shoulder. I feel confident thatwhen I “graduate” Iwillbeable tomanagemycontinuedprogress on my own because they have given me the tools to do so. Everyone at WAPT iswonderful,and ithasbeenagreatexperience. It really, reallyworked forme.” - Nancy F.
DIRECTIONS Preheat theoven to375degreesF.Put theBrusselssprouts inamedium roasting pan; toss with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until lightgoldenbrownandaknife inserted into thecentersgoes inwithoutany resistance, about 45 minutes. Transfer the sprouts to a large bowl and add the pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, hazelnuts, and lime and orange zests. Season with salt as needed. Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
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