P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y N E W S L E T T E R
IS BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN?
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long- term joint, spine, and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. 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. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time. What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
Weare thrilled towelcome JamesHill,DPT to our Macon clinic! James is originally from Pittsburgh and moved to Georgia upon completion of physical therapy school. He graduated recently from the UniversityofSt.AugustinewithaDoctorof PhysicalTherapydegree.Healsoearneda bachelor’sdegree inExerciseScience from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. James enjoys treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting with a special interest in treating orthopedic injuries, new and old issues including neck and back pain. James thrives on seeing his patients make progress and will help you in improving function and achieving your therapy- related goals. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Kendra and their dog and cat. You may see them around town visiting their favorite pubs, hiking trails, or out walking their dog in the local dog parks. Welcome To RJKPT!
• Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage • Improper lifting form
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Back Pain Solutions You’re in luck–back pain can be cured! The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke covers a number of back pain remedies. These include the use of strength exercise, physical therapy, and medication. Where medication is considered, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic medications and counter-irritants are the most popular. Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a physical therapist can help. If you’re suffering from back pain, call R. Jason Kent Physical Therapy at 478.333.3075 (Warner Robins) or 478.254.6880 (Macon) for more information or to schedule your consultation!
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