Babin PT_Change Your Posture, Change Your Life

Babin PT_Change Your Posture, Change Your Life

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WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO FEEL BETTER NOW?

FIND OUT HOW YOUR POSTURE AFFECTS EVERYTHING

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• Discover One Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Life!

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DISCOVER ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE!

How is your posture throughout the day? Do you catch yourself slouching frequently? If you suffer with aches and pains, especially in your neck, upper or lower back, poor posture is probably to blame. The proper curves of your spine Your spine has 3 curves, which provide support, flexibility and protect the nerves running up and down your spine. Your neck should have a gentle curve in, upper back slightly curved out and lower back slightly curved in. When you slouch, the spine in your neck and lower back actually becomes straighter,

while the upper back becomes excessively curved. This produces a forward head posture and humped upper back. In addition, weak abdominal muscles can cause

an excessive arch in the lower back. Why is posture important?

Your body is designed to be in good alignment, allowing proper movement of the muscles, breathing, movement of blood throughout the body and digestion. Many chronic conditions are linked to poor posture and changes to the structure of the body. Just look in the mirror, is your posture the same as when you were younger? Poor posture leads to excessive strain on your joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It also weakens many of the core muscles that are needed to keep you upright and healthy. Posture changes occur over time and most people don’t pay attention to them until they are unhappy with the way their body looks or starts to hurt. Posture can be improved Our physical therapists are experts in evaluating posture and movement. By pinpointing the source of your aches and pains, we can develop a plan for you that will return you to a more youthful posture and quickly relieve your pain. Call us today to learn more how we can improve your posture and help you lead a pain free active life.

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3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE 2. Sitting

Sit all the way back in your chair so you feel your lower back against the back rest. Avoid prolonged sitting on soft couches when watching TV as this causes excessive slouching. Try to keep your feet flat on the floor and angle your chair so that your knees are slightly lower than your hips. Try using a small rolled-up towel in your low back if you need more support in sitting. If you work at a computer, make sure that your keyboard and mouse are slightly lower than the level of your elbow. You may need to adjust your seat higher to make this happen.

3. Bending Most back injuries occur when bending and twisting at the same time. When you need to bend down to get something froma low surface, make sure you squat, keep your abdominals tight as you do so. In addition, if you are lifting something, get your body as close as possible to what you are lifting. Try having one leg forward to use your legs more to lift, rather than your back. As part of physical therapy treatment, we teach you proper posture, bending and lifting techniques to protect your body from future injuries and make sure you stay healthy for the long haul. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you live pain free!

1. Standing Stand facing a mirror. Look at your shoulders, does one seem higher than the other? Look at your neck, does it tilt to one side or stick forward? Pretend that an imaginary string is pulling you through the top of your head gently. Notice how your posture improves automatically when you try to be taller? Keep your abdominals slightly contracted to maintain this posture. When walking, make sure that your arms are moving comfortably back and forth, feeling the rotation through your torso.

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORY

“The reason I came to Babin was to attend to pain throughout my joints and especially the neck area. I chose Babin PT because I knew from previous experience of my wife’s treatments in the past which were exceptional. Here I found a dedicated staff starting with Mike proactively welcomes with open arms and knowledge of his profession. Then there is Rachel who welcomes with such an engaging way. The experience was great with the accompaniment of Bryce, Skyler, Ja’Riel and Hannah, all such dedicated and wonderful to work with. Most effective in my treatment was the dry needling in which I progressed the most in the neck area. I showed improvement with the general exercises to minimize general aches and pain in the joints. I also became aware of the importance of proper posture. Thank you Mike and staff. And don’t forget Janet who labors away in her office. Thank you all for a great experience.” -Ray S. “I showed improvement with the general exercises to minimize general aches and pain in the joints.”

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Helps With Posture

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It’s time to come to Babin Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program Call Today 504-467-5520

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