BACK PAIN PREVENTION: S I M P L E S O L U T I O N S F O R A PA I N - F R E E L I F E
history of back injuries, pain or minor aches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you. To find out more about how we can help you achieve freedom from back pain, call us at (503) 567-5771 or visit www.mechanotherapy.physio. Sources: www.apta.org www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness- Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver- Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. Lift Properly You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sure you’re first facing the object and standing as close as possible.Thensquatwhilekeepingyourspine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this willreduce thepressureplacedonyourspine. Variability is the Best Posture There is no perfect posture. The body likes variability so that we are always loading
different tissues. Have you been trying to maintain a military-type posture to no avail? Try relaxing back into your chair and slightly reclining. Use Strength Training Your body has hundreds of muscles. These muscles protect and control your spine. By liftingweights,runningandswimming,youcan keep them strong. Train your core muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements. It never hurts to visit a physical therapist, either. Get regular check-ups, andmake sure your body is in good condition. If you have a
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY SUCCESS STORIES
Within four visits I was feeling completely healed. FOUR VISITS! That’s all it took.”
“I was struggling with lower back pain off and on for over a year. I wenttonumerouschiropracticappointmentsbefore Ifinallydecided to treat with Warren at MechanoTherapy. Within four visits I was feeling completely healed. FOUR VISITS! That’s all it took. The homeexerciseswereeasytosticktoandWarren’sadviceonhowto change my posture to avoid discomfort was a serious life changer. I am so grateful for all of his help. ” – E. S.
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