RehabAccessPT: Getting To The Core Of Back And Neck Pain

RehabAccessPT: Getting To The Core Of Back And Neck Pain

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Back or Neck Pain? Getting to the Core of the Problem

If you suffer from an aching back or neck, it could simply be that your core muscles are weak. You may have heard of the term “core”, but what is it? Your core is the foundation of your body and like a building, needs to be strong and supportive. If your foundation is weak or crooked, then the other parts of your body, which rely on this, will not function properly. (continued inside)

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The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Health & Fitness

Back or Neck Pain? Getting to the Core of the Problem

The timing and strength of various muscle contractions is critical for your proper body function. If your timing is off and your muscles are weak, abnormal strains occur to your spine, causing a lot of common aches and pains. Your core muscles consist of a wide variety of skeletal muscles that keep you erect and help you move around on two feet. The core is a group of muscles in the pelvis, spine, abdominal and upper thigh areas. These muscles are arranged in different angles that are layered to give you support and stability. Most people suffer from back pain at some point Mostpeoplewillexperiencebackpainsometime in their lifedue tocore muscleweakness.When thespinal joints,hip joints,sacroiliac jointsand the muscles of the abdomen, pelvis, spine and hips don’t move well, a resulting strain occurs on the spine. This causes pain and can occur at any stage of life. However, this typically happens as we become older and less active as adults. How does the core become weak and stiff? A simple answer; use it or lose it. Our lifestyles today put us at risk for back and neck pain with prolonged sitting at work, sitting in the car, bending forward, watching TV, poor posture and many other factors which contribute to core weakness. Once the core is weakened, the weight of your body rests on your spinal discs, joints and ligaments causing long termdamage.AtRehabAccessPhysicalTherapyweknow the right movements and manual techniques that have been proven to help patients get back to an active and healthy lifestyle.

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3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist

2. Your therapist can

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

discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.

might recommend you come in for an appointment.

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Strengthen Your Core In Minutes Try this exercise to strengthen your core

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Bilateral Knees To Chest While lying on your back with your knees bent, raise up both feet. Pull your knees to your chest. Hold for 10 seconds repeat 3 times.

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Congratulations! Congratulations are in order for two of our employees for getting accepted into school at Delgado Community College. Kayla Thomassie was accepted into the Physical Therapy Assistant program, and Sarah Lepine was accepted into the Radiology program. We are so proud of you two!

The Blueprint To Beat Back Pain

If you suffer from back pain, you have probably seen that lots of different types of treatments are available. Medication, injections and other treatments can help with pain control, but do not address the root cause of the problem, which is core weakness. If you have ever had a surgery that involves cutting through the abdomen or pelvis, this weakens the core. In addition, prolonged illness and bed rest also weaken the core. Another common reason for core weakness in women is from childbirth and c-sections. This severely weakens the core. The “blueprint”orplan tohelpingmostbackpainsufferersandpreventing future injuries, is tostrengthen thecorewithprofessionalhelp.Specialized training and exercise techniques can be done to strengthen your core, relieving stress on the spine. PhysicalTherapistsare themedicalprofessionalsmostuniquelyqualified to evaluate and treat back pain resulting from core weakness. Working with your physician, we thoroughly evaluate your movement, alignment and strength. After we determine where the root cause of the problem is coming from, we then put together a comprehensive treatment plan to help restore core strength and movement. This helps you not only have relief from back pain, but teaches you the right exercises, posture and movement to prevent future problems and maintain a strong, healthy core. To see how our SPINE Program can give you a strong core and relieve your back pain, call us today or go online for more information.

At Rehab Access PhysicalTherapy, 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! Call Today!

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