Injuries are a real pain in the back. The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt.
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Don’t Ignore Your Back Pain!
The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Health & Fitness
Don’t Ignore Your Back Pain Injuries are a real pain in the back. The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seekingmedical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong!
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1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR BACK PAIN
GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF BACK PAIN There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Some of the most common issues that cause back pain to linger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disc • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis These concerns can develop as a result of a myriad of environmental issues, such as having poor posture, prolonged sedentary activity, car crash, sporting accident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. WHEN IT COMES TO BACK PAIN, DON’T WAIT! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencing regularpainasa resultofanongoing injuryoroveruse, it is important to find out the cause of your back pain as quickly as possible. Back pain can quickly become chronic, as a potentially small issue can become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us. Patient Success Stories Hear Why Our Patients Love Us! “ When I began my treatment, I was having severe neck pain. Now just eight weeks later, I am virtually pain-free. I have always had great results at Rehab Access. They are my “go to” for physical therapy.” - M.W. “I truly enjoyed my experience at Rehab Access.The staff was very polite and welcoming and made sure I was taken care of. My back and knee pain was greatly reduced after my visits. I learned important stretches to do even after treatment was complete.” - A.G. “ Great experience! The staff was friendly and always helpful. After having significant repairs done on my shoulder, they took extra care to ensure all exercises were completed properly and safely. I highly recommend them. They took care of me and pushed me in a good way that increased my strength and range of motion. Thanks to them, I’m back to pre-surgery strength.” J.J.
Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal. There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go. Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guidedstretchingdesigned to improve rangeofmotionandflexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength-building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experienced a back injury is both dangerous and not recommended. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain.
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“My experience was great. After ankle surgery in June, I could barely stretch it out, and by October, I was back to playing basketball. I had a great time and would definitely recommend to friends.” - J. W.
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try these exercises throughout the day to relieve back pain.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Doughnuts
cheese, softened • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar substitute • ½ cup choice of brown sugar substitute • 2 tsp of vanilla extract • 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened) • 6 large eggs Keto Maple Icing • 1 cup powdered sugar-free (confectioners sugar substitute) • 1 tsp cinnamon powder • 8 tbsp heavy whipping cream • 2 tbsp of sugar-free syrup
Ingredients • 3 cup almond flour, sifted • 3 tbsp of cinnamon • 3 tsp of ground ginger • ½ tsp of ground nutmeg • ¼ tsp of ground clove • 3 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp of sea salt • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened • 8 ounces of full-fat cream
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease donut molds. Sift together almond flour, cinnamon powder, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground clove, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, both sugar substitutes, and vanilla extract until light and creamy. Mix in the pumpkin puree. Add eggs one at a time alternating with the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Using a pastry bag, pipe the cake batter evenly into the prepared donut pan(s). Bake about 15- 20 min or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow donuts to cool in molds for 10 min. To make icing, mix the powdered sugar substitute and cinnamon powder in a small bowl. Whisk in the 8 tbsp of heavy whipping creammaking sure to fully incorporate the mixture. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of lakanto sugar-free maple syrup and mix well. If icing is too thick, add another tbsp of heavy whipping cream until softened.
Quadruped Alternating Arm & Leg Lift Start on your hands and knees. Engage your lower abdominals by pulling your belly button to your spine. Slowly raise your opposite arm and leg without shifting your trunk to the side or arching your back. Return the arm and leg to the starting position. Repeat with the opposite arm and leg. Hold for 3-5 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side.
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