Empower: How Hips Can Cause Back Pain

Empower: How Hips Can Cause Back Pain

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Getting to Know the Empower Physical Therapy & Fitness Staff SAMM., PATIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Sam is our new Patient Care Representative working between the two clinics. She is now our main point of contact for our patients as soon as they walk through the door. During your treatment with us, she will be checking in with you to make sure we answer all of your questions and the care is up to your expectations. Sam grew up in Brighton, MI. In 2008 she relocated to Denver, CO to pursue her Associates in Baking and Pastry and continued with her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management. Sam worked in the event and sports industry and most recently worked in the hospitality field. She was an avid swimmer and volleyball player growing up and still enjoys both for fun. In her free time she enjoys camping, music, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Don’t Let Your Pain Ruin The Moment! HOWHIPS CANCAUSE BACKPAIN

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How tight hip ligaments can cause low back pain Your hip joints have to travel through a very large range of motion.There are thick Y shaped ligaments that surround the hip joints called the iliofemoral ligaments, which provide support. However, with prolonged sitting over weeks, months or years, these ligaments shrink, reducing the natural movement of the hip joints. Whenever you walk, instead of your hips moving naturally, the ligaments yank and pull on the pelvis, which is attached to your spine. This causes inflammation, strain and pain to the back muscles. Furthermore, the loss of hip motion can even cause your pelvis to tilt, altering the posture of your spine and increasing strain. By improving hip mobility, back pain can typically be relieved quite quickly. When you suffer from back pain, make sure that you have an expert physical therapist look at your movement. Even though your back may ache, it may not be the source of your problem. Callus today todiscoverhowourSPINEProgramcanpinpoint thecauseof your pain, relieve it quickly and teach you how to maintain a healthy spine.

Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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