Tag Archives: back pain
My take on YOGA
There are many great benefits of yoga, such as increased flexibility, improved relaxation, and core strengthening. I especially recommend it if you do no other form of stretching in your daily routine or workouts. Even doing yoga 1-2x/week is beneficial for your overall health and will contribute to your less painful future. If you do …
Charging your cell phone and laptop
Unless you follow my blog regularly and have begun to think like a PT, you probably have never thought about body mechanics while plugging in your electronic devices. But everything you do can and should be done with good body mechanics so as to PREVENT PAIN! So here are some tips for the next time …
Prevent recurrent daily PAIN
“It hurts every time I…” Fill in the blank. What activity causes you some pain or discomfort every time you do it? Here are some examples: 1. Feeding the dog. 2. Blow drying your hair. 3. Playing tennis. 4. Running. 5. Working in the yard. 6. Picking up your child. 7. Sitting in a certain …
How to sit at a computer
Pregnancy and BACK PAIN
This is for all the new moms and new moms-to-be out there. If you are not one, please pass this on to someone who is! I write this both from my PT experience and my own personal experience. First, let’s talk about pre-pregnancy. If you are planning on having children in the next few years, …
The perfect SQUAT
In light of yesterday’s video, “How to make a bed,” let’s talk about squatting. Can you squat down to the floor while keeping your back straight? If there were a 20-lb. box on the floor, could you pick it up by squatting the right way? Can you make your bed without bending your back? Just …
Fun Manual Handling Safety Training Video! – Child’s Play – Safetycare O…
How does a P.T. think?
Today I was making some videos for you all about body mechanics. I will be editing and posting them soon, so stay tuned! But it brought to mind how good body mechanics is second nature for me. For my patients (or family members), it takes much more effort and thought. So let me explain how …
PREVENT PAIN to save money!
So if you are not yet on board with PAIN PREVENTION for the sake of having less pain in your future, maybe saving money will convince you. How much do you pay when you go to the doctor’s office? If you have health insurance, you probably pay $20-$30. Then you might get a small bill …
Pain Talks 