Injury Prevention
1. Most people sit with slouched posture, which puts your low back in a rounded or flexed position for hours each day. Our backs were not made to stay in one position all the time. This can cause future problems in the spine such as arthrits, herniated disks, and sciatica. 2. People who sit at …
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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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
There are two basic forms of trauma to the back: major trauma, such as a one-time event and repeated micro-trauma. The good news is that both can be avoided (at least most of the time). Major back trauma can be avoided by proper body mechanics (every time), caution with activities (such as moving heavier objects), …
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