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LIVE YOUR LIFE FREE OF BACK PAIN IT ’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO BACK PAIN, ONCE AND FOR ALL! INSIDE : • Living Life Without Back Pain • Why Does My Back Hurt?
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Exercise and Pain Relief While exercise for a patient who is in pain may seem like a counter intuitive form of treatment, exercise has actually been proven to help enhance thehealing process andprovidemany preventative measures.This is demonstrated further through a 2016 study published in the National Institutes of Health .Titled, “ A Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain ,” this study analyzes the efficacy of active physical therapy as a treatment method for back pain. Resultsof thisstudywereoverwhelminglypositive, demonstrating that exercise programs consisting ofmuscularstrength,flexibility,andaerobicfitness were beneficial to patients recovering from lower back pain. These exercises were also effective in preventing pain from returning again in the future. Researchers from this study state: “Increasing core muscular strength can assist in supporting the lumbar spine. Improving the
For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Standing, sitting, lying down, driving, walking, or running may all be hindered by the pain you experience each day. There are many reasons why one may develop back pain. Anything that causes the spine’s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. While many people believe that rest will cure their back pain, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bone strength. This could lead to more long- term issues with back pain. Exercise is shown to increase strength and flexibility, supporting healthy muscles and bones, and therefore supporting ideal back health.
flexibility of the muscle-tendons and ligaments in the back increases the range of motion and assists with the patient’s functional movement. Aerobic exercise increases the blood flow and nutrients to the soft tissues in the back, improving the healing process and reducing stiffness that can result in back pain.” How Did My Back Pain Develop? You may be interested to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. These may include, but are not limited to: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise, as well as the intensity and specific interventions of your typical workouts. • Footwear. Shoes that lack arch support or those with higher heels affect your back health. • Prolonged engagement in static positions.This may include sitting at a desk for your work shift, sitting in the car for your commute or spending too much time on the couch.
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