NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2022
My PT experience with Back In Motion and Dr. Dan Lyons over the past few months has been excellent. Dr Dan is a total professional and has provided me with therapy and advise that has greatly improved my condition and strength. I highly recommend Dr. Dan and Back In Motion for any Physical Therapy needs -Gary I.
Don’t Let Back Pain Slow You Down!
Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions, affecting up to 80% of the population at some time in their life. Unfortunately, some studies suggest that up to 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific. This means that not only do people suffer from back pain, but the exact cause may be difficult to identify. For some people, when left untreated, lower back pain can even lead to long-term pain, dysfunction and even nerve damage. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. The good news is that with guidance from your physical therapist you can find solutions to your pain and how to manage it, so you can get back to living the life you enjoy! WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
spine itself. The source of the pain comes from injury or irritation of the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments and other soft tissue. The contributing factors often associated with back pain are: • Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e. prolonged sitting) • Spinal muscle and tissue damage (i.e. lifting strains or trauma from accidents)
when back pain arises. They might assume nothing—except for medication and rest—can solve their back pain problem. There is little to no evidence of the benefits of acetaminophen, skeletal muscle relaxants, and lidocaine patches in the treatment of chronic low back pain. PHYSICAL THERAPY IS AN EFFECTIVE BACK PAIN SOLUTION! You’re in luck: For most people, back pain resolves on its own. And for those that continue to experience pain, physical therapy can help. According to research on back pain, physical therapy treatments are effective for acute and chronic conditions. Physical therapy treatments for back pain include manual therapy, joint mobilization manipulation, exercise instruction, education and techniques like the McKenzie Method and Therapeutic Yoga. These have all been proven to help alleviate pain and restore function.
• Limited hip, spine and pelvis mobility
• Limited muscle flexibility
• Spinal/pelvic muscle weaknesses (aka “core” weakness) • Poor abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination (i.e. compensations due to injury)
Mechanical low back pain starts in and around the
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment
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