BACK PAIN RELIEF FOR RUNNERS!
PATIENT EXPERIENCE solutions that work. “
Did you know that the way you run, could be causing your back pain? Most people have something in their style of running that can cause long term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned- out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on their body. Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness’s experts are trained to treat running disorders and teach corrective running techniques. By changing the way you run, it is possible to eliminate and prevent back pain. On a daily basis, you run more than any other physical activity. How you run defines almost everything about you, including your physical abilities. We can help you discover that something about the way you run, may be the reason you have pain and help you change it. You Run Over A Million Steps In A Year Your run involves many body parts, all interacting together to produce your running style. It’s as natural as breathing, and if any of your six (two ankles, two knees, two hips) weight bearing joints are not in good alignment, you’re at risk for structural pain. One minor running error repeated millions of times can do an incredible
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amount of damage to your back, muscles, nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, the cause of back pain is poor strength — specifically, weak abdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by numerous muscles, including the abdominals, hamstrings, gluteals and hip flexors. An imbalance or weakness in these muscles can lead to pelvic misalignment, causing the pelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. In addition to abdominal weakness, a lack of strength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. While the abdominals stabilize the pelvis by pulling upward on the front, the gluteals and hamstrings offer stability by pulling down on the rear of the pelvis. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Running gives the gluteals a good workout. The abdominal muscles can be conditioned through physical therapy and easy weight training exercises.
SPORTS INJURIES
1. Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. 2. If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing your pain. 3. Contact Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness for an appointment. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love. KintsugiPT.com Has Your Pain Come Back? Come Back to PT! If you have recently sustained a painful sports injury, stop trying to deal with it alone at home. Icing it will only go so far! Our physical therapists are highly trained movement specialists. Through physical evaluations, they will be able to examine your moving body in order to decide the best treatment plan for your specific needs. Contact Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness today!
The physical therapists at Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness can help analyze your running style and help get you on a path to being a stronger and safer runner.
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