FitnessMatters_Living Life Without Back Pain

FitnessMatters_Living Life Without Back Pain

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LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO PAIN, ONCE AND FOR ALL!

For some, back pain is a daily occurrence that dictates the way you live your life. Every movement, every motion is determined by the pain inyourback.Standing,sitting, layingdown, driving, walking or running — the pain persists. In ages past, back pain was difficult to treat. If you experienced back pain, whether as a result of a work injury, trip-and-fall accident, or even just as a result of aging, the answer was almost always the same: head home, take a long rest, andgiveyourbacktimetoheal.This isn’ttheway thatthingsgoanymore,andforseveralreasons. To start, the world isn’t as forgiving. Heading home and taking a long rest until your back is healed may work for some, but not for most. Withdeadlinesandcarpoolsandworkschedules to keep up with, there needs to be an alternate solution to dealing with back pain that doesn’t require you to completely remove yourself from your responsibilities. What’s more, recent research indicates that resting may not actually be the ideal solution for long-term back care. Spending too much time on the couch or off your feet can cause the back muscles to weaken and can even weaken bonestrength.Thiscouldleadtomorelong-term

issues with back pain — not fewer. Exercise, in general, is shown to increase strength and flexibility,supportinghealthymusclesandbones, and therefore supporting ideal back health. Physical Therapy For Back Pain Whilerestandrelaxationcanhelpyouovercome the immediatepainofaback injury,andmayeven be recommended by your physician in the early days following an injury, it is not a long-term solution. Physical therapy offers a long-term solutiontobackpainbyusingtargetedexercises that focus on the cause of the pain. Throughacombinationofstrengthandflexibility trainingthatfocusesonmuscledevelopmentand joint movement, physical therapy can address theunderlyingcauseofthepainandsignificantly improve your quality of life. Understanding the Why and How Therearealotofdifferentreasonsthatbackpain candevelop.Evenwhenyoubreakdown injuries, whetherfromoveruseorathleticpursuits,there aredifferentproblemsthatcandevelop.Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns

regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factorsthatcouldbe influencingyourbackhealth. Such as: •Yourpersonallevelofphysicalactivity, including howoftenyouexerciseandthe intensityofyour typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition tohow frequentlyyouwalk indifferenttypesof shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. •Prolongedengagement insedentarybehavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or moreconsecutivedaysoftheweek,orspending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back pain by strengthening the vertebrae and improvingbloodflowandnutrientdisbursement throughouttheback.Whenyouare inactive,blood flowcanactuallybecome impeded,and thiscan have a negative effect on the overall health of your back and spine. We want to help!

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WHAT IS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER?

Has Your Mood Darkened with the Shorter Days and Longer Nights of Fall and Winter? If you’re like many people, getting less sunshine and being less active this time of year can contribute to feelings of sadness and apathy that may be associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD). The good news is that regular exercise can help boost your mood and guard against symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. Exercise and Seasonal Affective Disorder: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, 14 percent of people in the United States experience SAD (also known as seasonal depression). But research shows that many people can manage or avoid SAD with 30 to 60 minutes of exercise and 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight each day. In addition, >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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