6 Benefits Of Good Posture

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If you suffer from back or neck pain, poor posture could be to blame. Poor posture can be a serious danger to your health. If you have poor posture, your bones are not properly aligned, which increases strain on your muscles, joints and ligaments. Poor posture causes fatigue, muscular strain and pain. In addition, poor posture can affect the position and function of your vital organs, such as your heart, lungs and intestines. Maintaining good posture can have a dramatic improvement on your back or neck pain, health, energy and the way you look and feel. Some of the perks of good posture include: 1. Constant exercise for your back and abdominals. Holding good posture takes effort and makes you use the muscles in your back and abdomen properly. 2. It greatly improves your breathing. Good posturemakes room for your lungs to function at their best – rather than being compressed when you hold your body in a slouch. Good lung function has a healthy impact on all aspects of your body’s functions and helps to reduce pain. 3. It protects your organs, bones, joints and muscles. Holding correct posture reduces unnecessary strain and pressure on these body parts. Most neck and back problems develop from poor posture over time. 4. It prevents arthritis. With poor posture, unnatural pressure is placed on your joints, leading to wear and tear. This in turn can lead to arthritis. Good posture gives your joints the chance to function at their best. 5. It helps you use your muscles more efficiently. With your bones and joints in correct alignment, you are likely to feel more energetic since your bodywill require less energy tomove about. 6. It can have a dramatic impact on the way you feel. When you hold yourself in good posture, rather than a slumped one, you send signals to your brain that makes you feel happier and more confident. It also changes the way that people see you – you’ll appear more confident and assertive. Making simple changes in your daily habits can improve your posture and reduce your pain. Postural restoration at Lonoke & ProMotion Physical Therapy helps the body recruit the right muscles for the task at hand, improving pain restoring prior to function. Our experts have years of training in reducing back and neck pain associated from poor posture.

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How Your Poor Posture Contributes To Back Pain When your spine is not in proper alignment, the muscles, ligaments and joints are all under excessive strain, causing most episodes of back pain. The lower back supports most of the weight of the body and therefore is the most vulnerable to the effects of poor posture. Discs, which provide support between the spinal bones (vertebrae), are also affected frompoor posture. However, with good posture, the spine is in proper alignment and the shock absorbing discs are not as subject to injury. Oftenwithpoor posture, the spinewill become fixed inanabnormal position. This leads to the constriction of blood vessels and nerves over time. Furthermore, this causes problems with the joints, discs and muscles. It is important to take care of your spine. Good posture eliminatesmany of the health problems that can develop when the spine has an unhealthy posture. Since you performmany different movements and positions throughout the day (sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lying down, etc.) it is important to learn how to keep correct posture. Maintaining good posture during the day results in less back pain. When you correct bad posture habits, the new and improved movements tend to become more automatic and require very little effort to maintain. At Lonoke & ProMotion Physical Therapy we train you on the best way to attain and hold your posture throughout the day. We help you relieve your back pain quickly while improving your posture for maximum, long term results! Discover how our therapists can improve your posture and relieve your back or neck pain, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.

If you experience any of the following call Lonoke & ProMotion Physical Therapy to improve your posture today! Does your head jut forward? Is your head tilted to one side or the other? Are the spaces between your arms and sides unequal? Is one shoulder lower then the other? Are your shoulders drooped forward or pulled back? Is one hip higher then the other? Do either of your knees turn in or out? Do your ankles roll in so that your weight is on the inside of your feet? Is your chest sunken-in and your upper back rounded? Do you suffer from back or neck pain?

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M r. Rodney (pictured in the middle) came in with extreme neck pain that prevented him from being able to get a good night’s sleep. Since starting therapy he has seen great improvement and is now able to get the rest he needs. Check out his success story below. “My pain has eased up greatly. I’m now able to go about my daily activities easier and with a lot less pain. I can also now get a full night’s rest!! Before, my pain would stop me from sleeping all through the night.” - Rodney I’m now able to go about my daily activities easier and with a lot less pain.

Staff Spotlight

Garrett is our newest member of the LPT team and is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). He obtained his Associates of Applied Science as a PTA at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. When asked what his favorite part of working at LPT was, Garrett said, “Working alongside the friendly, knowledgeable staff.” Garrett grew up in Searcy and enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, running, playing video games and watching sports. He has also had the opportunity to assist with the treatment of a two time Super Bowl MVP.

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Outstanding Results I have learned how to stretch! “I am able to do much more work/exercise without being in severe pain. I have learned how to stretch and work muscles in my mid-upper back to gain strength and flexibility. Thank you.” - A.K. I no longer have pain in my back! “When I first came in here I couldn’t hardly move and now I can do whatever I want. I was amazed that it improved so much just after one visit. I no longer have pain in my back, I can sleep better and working on the farm is possible.” - J.R. I am thankful to be pain free! “I came in with a very stiff neck. I can now drive, bend over to pick up things, and work at the computer without pain. I have learned how to sit properly and stretch my neck to help ease the pain and keep it from happening. Pain can really cause you to be very uncomfortable and I am thankful to be pain free. Thank you for your continued care and instruction that I can take with me and use everyday.” - B.M.

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Garrett’s Lasagna Casserole Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper, divided 1 pound medium pasta shells, cooked and drained 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3 cups (24 ounces) 4% cottage cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation: In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and reaming pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full).Cover and bake at 350º for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce

Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help maintain good posture

WALL POSTURE Stand with your heels up against a wall. Attempt to get your heels, buttock, shoulders and head to touch the wall at the same time. Hold for 60 seconds.

STANDING LUMBAR EXTENSIONS Stand with good posture, feet shoulder width apart. Position your hands on the backs of your hips. Lean back, as far as you comfortably can. Slowly return to the start position. Repeat 6 times.

Helps with awareness of overall posture

Good stretch to improve posture

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