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As restrictions on daily activity ease, a year of lockdown and homeworking has As restrictions on daily activity ease, a year of lockdown and homeworking has left us stiff and tight with all kinds of mobility related aches and pains. left us stiff and tight with all kinds of mobility related aches and pains.
It may be tight hips from too much sitting or hunched shoulders from our modified working positions. However lower back pain is the most common complaint we receive. This may be attributed to many different factors from weak muscles to poor posture. These factors can lead to increased stress being put through the spine, and due to the constant added load to these structures it can cause moderate to severe back problems over time. However, the main reason for lower back pain is a lack of movement variability. In other words: Performing a limited set of movements in a limited setting, rather than the diverse movements we do in different environments under normal circumstances. We have had limited exercise options, advice and venues which has led us repeating the same types of exercise. For example, if we are cycling or running a
lot this can further tighten hip flexors that are already It may be tight hips from too much sitting or hunched tight from our modified working environment. shoulders from our modified working positions. Research shows that being able to move in many However lower back pain is the most common complaint we receive. different ways reduces the risk of injury and pain, so our exercise regimes should reflect this. This may be attributed to many different factors from We should focus on full body mobility however it weak muscles to poor posture. These factors does feel great to open up and alleviate a sore can lead to increased stress being put through the back with a good stretch. spine, and due to the constant added load to these structures it can cause moderate to severe back
Our stretches can be static with holds or dynamic – with little movements and aim to increase blood flow.Our stretches can be static with holds or dynamic – with little movements and aim to increase blood flow.
Hold each of the stretches for 30 seconds and make sure to incorporate deep breathing Hold each of the stretches for 30 seconds and make sure to incorporate deep breathing or relaxed breathing whilst completing the stretches. or relaxed breathing whilst completing the stretches.
A pain-free lower back requires equal amounts of strength and flexibility. In our physiotherapy sessions we carry out thorough assessment to find the cause of the problem and treatments include: • Strengthening weak muscles groups and
Core strength exercises • Stretching tight muscle • Manual therapy techniques
• Strapping A pain-free lower back requires equal amounts • Altering your working positionof strength and flexibility. In our physiotherapy • Correcting any biomechanical abnormalities sessions we carry out thorough assessment to find the cause of the problem and treatments include:
If you want to find out more about how Sano Physiotherapy can help why not book an appointment at our brand-new clinic in York, please contact us: To book either treatment or for further information – please contact 01904 208880 or visit: www.sanophysiotherapy.com
