HOW TO TELL IF YOUR NECK IS CAUSING BACK PAIN
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? Physical therapy is the leading recommendation for back pain. Physical therapists are trained to evaluate muscle and joint movement, and they can easily assist you in finding the root of your problem. They will thoroughly evaluate you to figure out why you are experiencing pain, determining the source and treating all affected areas. After your initial consultation,theywillcreateaspecializedtreatmentplan foryou,based on theirdiagnosisofyourspecificneeds.Aphysical therapist’sendgoal is the same as yours – to get you feeling better, healthier, and more comfortable! If you are experiencing lower back pain and think it may be caused by an issue occurring in your neck, give us a call today. We’ll get you moving comfortably again in no time.
It can sometimes to be difficult to determine if your back pain is rooted in your neck. This simple, at-home test can assist you in figuring it out: 1. Stand straight in front of another person. They will be your eyes regarding the movements you make. 2. Oncetheyarewatchingyou,turnyourheadasfarasyoucomfortably can to the left. Repeat the same motion to the right. Have them take note of how far you are able to go. 3. Now,sitdown in frontofthesameperson.Repeatthesameturning motions from a chair or couch. Again, have them take note of how far you are able to comfortably turn your head. 4. Ask iftherewereanydifferences intheturningmovement.Didone side seem to turn further than the other? Was there a difference in standing vs. sitting? This test is helpful in finding out if your neck is causing (or is at risk of causing) pain in your lower back. If your movement is limited, especially sitting down, it means that the muscles in your back or upper back are tight. These constricted motions can cause pain in the lower back.
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Perform This Exercise To Relieve Back Pain In Minutes!
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PRAYER STRETCH While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and or buttocks. This is a great stretch for those who work at a computer desk for long periods.
Always consult with your physical therapist before performing an exercise in order to relieve pain.
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