Do you like cracking your back or neck? Have you ever wondered if it is good or bad for you? Here is my take on it (hopefully I won’t make any enemies). Let’s first talk about cracking your own back or neck. I don’t do it, and I don’t know any other physical therapists who …
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BACK HEALTH For A Lifetime
Everyone talks about back pain, but what does it take to have a HEALTHY BACK? One of the main ways is to be active. A sedentary lifestyle decreases your BACK HEALTH and will likely cause back pain in the future. “The disk appears to live and thrive on movement, and to change and die slowly …
How to PREVENT PAIN when relaxing
If you are like my husband, you like to sit back and chill when you get the chance. Of course, with two babies, he doesn’t get that chance very often… (I am the opposite; when the kids are asleep, I start cooking, cleaning and blogging). So while you are watching your favorite team or holiday …
Back trauma and future PAIN
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), …
A case for PAIN PREVENTION
Why prevent pain? Why do you need to take the time to think about how to prevent pain? You are busy, and you have important things on your to-do list. First, now is the time to think about pain. Think about it before it happens. If you think through every movement and every activity, you …
PAIN PREVENTION in the Christmas story
1. Joseph practicing his carpentry (with good technique). 2. The wise men walking a long way from the East.3. The shepherds hurrying to see baby Jesus.4. Mary and Joseph walking/riding to Bethlehem for the census.5. All the visitors squatting or kneeling down to see Jesus in the manger (with their backs straight 🙂6. The shepherds …
Why PREVENT PAIN when you are YOUNG?
1. So that you do not have to get your knees replaced later in life. That is no fun–I promise!2. To avoid having a rotator cuff repair. That and knee replacement are fighting for the title: most difficult surgery to recover from.3. To be able to stand upright when you are 80. A lifetime of …
Healthier Ways to Watch Football
This is dedicated to my husband. Do you like to watch football? If so, here are some ideas for you. If you don’t watch it, share these tips with someone you know. 1. Lie on your tummy for a few minutes while watching.2. Do ab crunches while watching.3. Do push-ups on the commercial breaks.4. Have …
Neck pain prevention for a multi-computer work station
If you work at a desk where you have to read multiple computer monitors, here are some posture/body mechanics tips! 1. Get a chair that can easily raise up and down (the more it can go up the better). Be sure when you have to look up to raise the height of the chair so …
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