ReddyCarePT_Relieve Your Back Pain by Fixing Your Posture

ReddyCarePT_Relieve Your Back Pain by Fixing Your Posture

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RELIEVE YOUR BACK PAIN BY FIXING YOUR POSTURE! you hunch over your keyboard? These are all things that people do subconsciously, without even realizing the toll it takes on the body. Your posture affects how your body moves - whether you’re sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, or performing pretty much any other task throughout the day. Your posture may also change depending on what you are doing - perhaps your posture when you stand is perfect, but when you sit at a desk or lay down, your body begins to hunch and fold in ways that it is simply not supposed to. Poor posture isn’t due to laziness or apathy; rather, it generally has something to do with a physical weakness within our bodies. When we slouch our backs forward while walking or hunch our shoulders over our keyboards at work, it is because we feel drained – our bodies literally get tired of holding us up. Even if you exercise regularly, it is possible that there are still a few weak muscles contributing to your posture that you may not even realize. The muscles in your shoulders, back, abdomen, buttocks, and pelvic floor all play an important role in your posture. If even one of these is weak, your core will be affected, and your posture may suffer.

Did you know that approximately 3% of all emergency room visits tend to be the result of back pain or injury? Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life. It is common for back pain to develop as the result of poor posture. If you are experiencing back pain, it is important to realize whether or not it is stemming from the way you stand, sit, and lie down. How do you maintain your posture throughout the day? Do you catch yourself slouching frequently? Do those last couple hours of the school or work day leave you hunched over and ready to leave? If you notice daily or very frequent aches and pains in your back, it is likely that your posture is to blame. When your posture is incorrect, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, Reddy-Care Physical Therapy can help. If you have been noticing persistent pains in your back, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’ll determine the cause of the pain so you can get back to living your life comfortably! POOR POSTURE – A COMMON ISSUE Poor posture isn’t anything to be embarrassed about - very few people have perfect posture, and most people partake in bad posture habits in one way or another. We become so wrapped up in whatever tasks we are doing that we forget to think about the way our bodies are positioned. Poor posture is one of the most common causes of back pain. Do you slouch at your desk? Do you lean forward to read emails? Do

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT FEEL YOUR BEST. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Give us a call at your nearest Reddy-Care location or visit us at www.reddycare.net today!

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POSTURE PERFECT – FIND RELIEF FOR YOUR ACHING BACK!

Physical therapy is a great way to regain normal posture. At Reddy-Care Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts in movement, and they are great resources to have when trying to achieve your physical performance goals. They will aid you in the improvement of your balance, stability, flexibility, and mobility, all of which will positively affect your posture. At your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will conduct functional testing in order to identify which weakened areas of your body are causing your back pain. Afterward, they will create a customized treatment plan, tailored to your specific needs. Treatment plans typically include manual therapy and targeted exercises to alleviate pain and regain proper function. Additional treatments, such as ice and heat therapies, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation may be added as your physical therapist deems fit. Your treatment plan will focus on improving your posture, increasing strength, and (most importantly) relieving your back pain. We know how hindering back pain can be, and we are ready to help you begin your journey toward long-lasting relief. Find out for yourself why physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to address your back pain and start on the road to recovery and improved posture. Contact Reddy-Care Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and figure out how physical therapy can help make you “posture perfect!”

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Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21978519 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/posture-align-yourself-for- good-health/art-20269950 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/multimedia/back-pain/sls-20076817

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Veronia, Physical Therapist at Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy in Woodbury, is the total package! She is most knowledgeable, extremely patient, genuinely caring, flexible, soft spoken, a great listener, upbeat, encouraging, enthusiastic, has a dynamic personality and instantly connected extremely well with my daughter with special needs by motivating her to exercise while having fun! She played my daughter’s favorite songs from the Beatles, explained exercises clearly while demonstrating them alongside my daughter, made modifications and gently corrected her form by verbally prompting her when needed. Veronia creatively incorporated YouTube exercises into my daughter’s routine which allowed her to take breaks to rest or have a healthy snack as a reinforcer. I was very impressed that Veronia emailed me the YouTube video and home exercises so promptly. My daughter looks forward to going to physical therapy sessions with Veronia! Mark, the front desk receptionist, is most professional, warm, friendly, compassionate, efficient and competent. He copied medical forms, scheduled follow up appointments promptly at convenient times when the office is practically empty to give you individualized attention. The office strictly enforces mask wearing & takes the highest measures to ensure the safety of all patients by keeping everything meticulously clean & sanitary. Another bonus is that Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy in Woodbury is a small, personal & intimate office space where patients get the highest quality of care while improving their health. Highly recommend this location which is conveniently located near Organic Krush, one of our favorite healthy restaurants! - W.C.

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