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ClarkPT_How Posture Affects Back and Neck Pain

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How Posture Affects Neck & Back Pain

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How Posture Affects Neck & Back Pain

and lower back. Pain that seems to travel from one area of the back to another is frequently an indication of posture concerns. • The pain will subside after switching positions, such as switching from sitting to standing or vice versa. • Back or neck pain that develops soon after a change in circumstances, such as starting a new job with a new desk chair, or getting a new car. After years of practicing poor posture, your back, shoulder and neck muscles will likely find standing or sitting with straight posture to be uncomfortable. This is because your muscles have grown accustomed to the slouching, and standing up straight will require some thorough stretching. That doesn’t mean that once you have bad posture you can never correct it. Working with a physical therapist to improve your posture is a great way to overcome chronic neck and back pain. In physical therapy, you will be guided through a series of stretches and strength building exercises that can help you begin training your body to practice better posture, thereby reducing your back and neck pain. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a physical therapist can help. Give us a call at (585) 267-9547 to schedule your appointment today!

Remember back when your mother used to tell you that if you wouldn’t stop hunching your shoulders, they’d be stuck that way forever? An idle threat, one that barely anyone took seriously. Yet, fast forward a few decades and it turns out that mom might have been on to something, after all. A poor habit of bad posture can have a lasting impact on your neck and back. The worse your posture is, the more intense your back and neck pain can become. Unfortunately, once you start experiencing neck and back pain, simply squaring your shoulders isn’t likely to be much help. Working with a physical therapist can help you to train the muscles in your back, neck and shoulders so that you can improve your posture permanently, and in doing so bring relief to your chronic neck and back pain. The Posture and Pain Connection Not all back pain is caused by poor posture, and it is true that you can have poor posture for years without feeling the consequences of that slouch right away, but in time the habit is likely to catch up with you. There are certain ways that you can tell if neck or back pain may be a result of poor posture, including: • The pain in your back is worsened at certain times of day. For example, after you’ve spent a day at the office, or after a few hours on the couch. • The pain frequently starts in your neck andmoves into your upper

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3. If further assessment is

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.

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What Can Good Posture Do For You?

There are a lot of benefits of having good posture. Aside from saying goodbye to neck or back pain, improving your posture can provide several unexpected benefits to your lifestyle and personal well-being. Here are a few of the additional benefits of having good posture: • Proper posture creates quality exercise for your core and back • Improved respiratory health • Added protection for your organs, bones, joints andmuscles • Reduced risk of arthritis If you are experiencing chronic neck and back pain, there is a good chance that it could be related to your posture. Contact your physical therapist to learn more about how you can take steps to start improving your posture today.

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Strawberry & Banana Popsicles

• 1 pound strawberries, washed and stems removed • 1 large, ripe banana • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

• 1/2 cup milk • sugar to taste (optional: let the fruit do the work instead!)

“Thank you Clark PT! For over two years, I have had very limited range of motion and severe pain in my right shoulder. The MRI said : Rotator Cuff Tear, Bicep Tear, and Calcium Deposits. After receiving treatment from Clark Physical Therapy, my sleep is much better due to lack of pain, range of motion, and strength being normal! No more medications, no more injections, and my surgery was cancelled!” - Ja es P.

Add the strawberries, banana, milk, and yogurt to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add sugar if needed, depending on the ripeness of your fruit and your taste preferences. Pour the liquid into popsicle molds (or even paper cups), insert the handles, and freeze until firm, generally overnight. Enjoy frozen the next day.

Exercise Essentials

Survey Asks: Should Employers Pay For Work-From-Home Ergo Expenses?

Corner Pectoral Stretch Stand in corner, keep elbows slightly below shoulder height. With elbows bent, position forearms flat against the sides of the wall. Move chest towards the wall to feel a stretch in the front of your chest. Come Back In For Physical Therapy! Make an appointment today to start living your life again, pain-free! (585) 267-9547 www.ClarkPhysicalTherapy.com

New York — Nearly three-quarters of remote workers say their employer should provide a general work-from- home stipend to help make their home workspaces more ergonomically correct, results of a recent survey show. With spare bedrooms, kitchen tables and dining rooms now home offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, workers are looking to make their new work arrangements more healthy and comfortable. Proper ergonomics, according to OSHA, can lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Researchers from the human resources technology company Namely conducted an online survey of remote workers to find out if employers are subsidizing the basics of working from home. Eleven percent of respondents said “ergonomic support was imperative,” according to a press release. Almost half of the respondents (47%) said their home office equipment (e.g., computer monitors, laptops and desks) was subsidized by their employer. Wi-Fi topped the list of home office expenses the respondents wished their employer covered. “Whether out of anxiety or necessity, more employees are now clamoring to remain remote,” Namely Chief People Officer Amy Roy said in the release. “They’re balancing their kids, their pets and their full-time jobs while trying to maintain optimal productivity. One thing is for sure, the employers who empathetically helped their employees whether these challenging times have earned loyalty in ways not previously generated. Source: https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/20850- survey-asks-should-employers-pay-for-work-from-home-ergo-expenses