LOWER BACK PAIN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
situations, this includes improved flexibility and range-of-motion training, muscle building and strength training, and even in some cases, encouragement with cardiovascular activities and weight loss. At the end of the day, the best way to be free of neck pain is to prevent neck pain from developing, and working with a physical therapist can help you in this regard, as well. The tasks that you do every day can build up over time and cause a lot of stress on your body, and the neck and shoulders are some of the most common places to carry that stress. You may not even realize the impact that simple tasks that you do every day have on your body and your experience of pain. Things like driving, lifting heavy objects — like packages at the front door or even your groceries — and repetitive movements like hunching over a keyboard at work can all seriously impact your neck pain. The longer you let neck pain linger and disrupt your life, the more difficult it becomes to treat. If you experience an injury, the smart thing to do is to consult a physical therapist soon after the pain develops.
Adopting healthier habits can have a big impact on your management of neck pain. These include: • Practicing improved posture • Wearing recommended footwear • Using lumbar support in your desk chair or car • Exercising regularly • Engaging in regular stretching, like yoga One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to address whole- body well-being by encouraging improved overall health. In many
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Exercise of the Month Try this movement to help relieve back pain.
Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats
www.simpleset.net CHIN TILT Stand or sit with good posture and your arms crossed over your chest. Slowly tilt your chin up and towards one side, then return to a neutral start position. Repeat ten times in each direction.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup rolled oats • 1/2 cup blueberries, mashed with a fork
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest • pinch of salt • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon honey
INSTRUCTIONS First, mash 1/2 cup blueberries in a large bowl. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Add in dry ingredients and mix again. Place in the refrigerator, cover for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold. Top with
granola, lemon zest, and fresh blueberries. Source: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/blueberry-muffin-overnight-oats/
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