Find Relief For Your Aching Back
• 30-40 percent of all workplace absences are due to back pain. • Approximately one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back pain lasting at least one whole day in the past three months, and 7.6% reported at least one episode of severe acute low back pain within a one-year period. • More than two-thirds of back strains are caused by lifting and other exertions, such as pulling and pushing. • Most cases of back pain are mechanical— meaning they are NOT caused by serious conditions,suchas infection,fracture,orcancer. 7 Tips For Alleviating Back Pain: While consulting with a physical therapist is the first step in finding relief, there are a few tips you can also try on your own, in order to relieve your back pain at home.This can help alleviate pain that may occur while you’re away from the clinic and help prevent it from worsening: 1. Get more exercise. If your back is hurting, you may think the best way to get relief is to rest. However, studies show that frequent changes in position and regular physical activity can actually help ease inflammation and muscle tension faster in the back. 2. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra pounds, especially in your midsection, can make back pain worse by shifting your center of gravity and putting a strain on your lower back. Maintaining a healthy weight can help control back pain and will provide additional health benefits. 3. Adjust your sleeping position. If you’re prone to back pain, talk with your physical therapist about the best sleeping position for you. It is important to sleep in the position that will help you achieve the most rest.
It is typically best to avoid sleeping on your stomach. If you enjoy sleeping on your back, you can try putting one pillow under your knees and another under your lower back. If you sleep on your side, you can try pulling your knees slightly toward your chest and sleeping with a pillow between them. 4 . Watch how you lift. It is a common mistake to lift with your back, rather than your legs. Make sure you don’t bend over at the waist to lift heavy objects. Instead, bend your knees and squat, pulling in your stomach muscles and holding the object close to your body as you stand up. Don’t twist your body while lifting. If you can, push heavy objects, rather than pulling them. 5. Improve your posture. Posture is important, whether you’re working, exercising, or simply relaxing. Find a good chair to sit on that will allow you to keep your feet flat on the floor while you sit. Try to avoid soft couches or chairs that put you in a slouched position. When standing, try to alternate your footing and walk around if possible. 6. Use supportive shoes. A good pair of cushioned shoes can reduce pressure on your back. If needed, you can discuss inserts with your physical therapist that can help provide you with the support you need while standing, walking, and running. 7. Quit smoking. Nicotine in smoke restricts the flow of nutrient-containing blood to spinal discs. Because of this, smokers are especially vulnerable to back pain, which typically dissipates on its own after the nicotine is out of your system. Call (727) 369-6355 today to schedule a Free Back Pain Consultation or visit us at www.lifeinmotion-therapy.com.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly experienced type of pain across the United States. Infact,one ineveryfourAmericanshasexperienced back pain within the last three months. The type of pain felt in your back can vary, from a slight nagging ache to crippling, shooting pains. Because of this, it is no secret that back pain can limit you from enjoying your daily life to the fullest. Fortunately, Life in Motion can get you the help you need so you can improve your quality of life! Did You Know This About Back Pain? “Back pain” is an all-encompassing term used to describe a vast number of conditions that cause pain in the upper or lower back. Sports-related injuries, poor posture, and car accidents are just a few of the many ways that someone can develop back pain. The most common cause of back pain is from sustaining an injury. This can happen in one of two ways - from an instant, sudden trauma, or from a repetitive-use injurythatdevelopsgraduallyovertime. Because back pain is so commonplace in the United States, there is a lot of information on the topic. Some helpful facts that may help you understand your back pain a little more include: • Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. • In the United States alone, there are an expected 31 million people with lower back pain at any given time. • Back pain runs second, only after the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. • Experts place the likelihood of any person to experience some type of back problem in their lifetime at about 80%. That’s four out of every five people!
We at Life In Motion have quite a few core values - one of them is Education. We believe in educating the public on the value of conservative care and we believe in empowering our patients, through education, to be advocates for their own health. Check your newsletters or check our website at www.lifeinmotion-therapy.comforupcomingdates! Remember - registration is required - online or by phone. INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES The therapistsofLife InMotionarecurrentlyputting on workshops every two weeks that are open to the public. We alternate between Lower Back Pain/ Sciatica and Shoulder/Rotator Cuff workshops. More topicswillbeaddedsoon,sokeepaneyeout!
November 2nd @ 10AM Shoulder & Rotator Cuff December 14th @ 10AM Shoulder & Rotator Cuff
November 23rd @ 10AM Lower Back Pain & Sciatica January 4th @ 10AM: Lower Back Pain & Sciatica
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