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NEWSLETTER CARING FOR YOUR HEALTH & BODY Solve Your Posture This Spring
How To Fix Poor Posture
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What Is Good Posture?
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NEWSLETTER CARING FOR YOUR HEALTH & BODY How To Fix Poor Posture
WHAT IS POOR POSTURE?
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 Kewanee 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 Kewanee Physical Therapy today to learn more about improving your posture and leading a pain-free, active life!
Poor posture isn’t anything to be embarrassed about — very few people have perfect posture, and most people partake in lousy posture habits 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.
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What Is Good Posture?
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!
At your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will perform functional testing to identify which 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.
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If you are experiencing back pain, your posture may be to blame. Fortunately, Kewanee 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/
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.
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Meatless Monday Black Bean Tacos
• 4 oz Hass avocado • Juice from 1/2 small lime • Pinch kosher salt • Ground black pepper • ½ c shredded cheddar • 1 plum tomato, diced • 1 c shredded romaine lettuce
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper • ½ tsp kosher salt • Ground black pepper • 1 tbsp tomato paste • 1 tbsp water For the tacos: • 8 hard corn taco shells
INGREDIENTS: For the beans: • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½ small yellow onion, diced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 15-oz can black beans • ½ tsp cumin
INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven according to taco shell package directions. Lay taco shells on a sheet pan in an even layer. Bake shells for 6-7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the beans, spices, tomato paste and water and mix until combined. Cook about 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and beans to heat through. In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Place taco shells on a flat surface. Layer each shell with 1/8 of the bean mixture, then the cheese, mashed avocado, tomatoes and lettuce. https://www.skinnytaste.com/black-bean-tacos/
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Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a physician referral is not needed. In the state of Illinois you have direct access to physical therapy! You have the power to choose. Just as you can fill a prescription for medication at a pharmacy of your choice, you can choose where to receive physical therapy as well. Taking care of yourself means taking charge of your healthcare, so remember that regardless of which physician you see, you have a choice when it comes to physical therapy. Do You Know About Direct Access?
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