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“There are a growing number of people developing neck and back pain,” says James, a chiropractor at Optimus, a clinic based in Thornbury and Portishead, and that “much of this is down to an increased sedentary lifestyle.”
Many people’s first response to their back pain is to avoid activity that causes too much movement. This may initially help at first, but in fact it can slow down the healing process dramatically, leading to stiffness and weakness of the affected area. Many studies have actually proven that the reverse is true, and that a prescribed exercise plan is essential in the healing process because of its efficacy in managing back pain.
A prescribed exercise plan helps to distribute nutrients into the tissues and spaces between the discs in the back, which helps to keep the ligaments, muscles and joints strong and healthy.
This is why Optimus are advising residents in Thornbury and Portishead of the importance of a continued exercise regimen after treating their patients. Once a patient has been assessed and has started a treatment plan, the chiropractor or physiotherapist will develop a specific exercise program for the patient to continue while at home. Each patient presents their own set of problems and that is why Optimus are developing specific, tailor-made exercise programs that work to help strengthen the whole body and not just the affected area.
A typical exercise plan, as prescribed by Optimus, would include exercises that help to stretch and strengthen the spine and muscles. These exercises target specific muscles known as Extensors, Flexors, and Obliques (otherwise known as Rotators). The plans vary according to the problem that is presented by the patient, but the overall goal is to improve the flexibility and movement in the spine and soft tissues. Furthermore, these exercises aim to activate other muscles in the arms and legs that indirectly affect the back.
Optimus are encouraging their patients to stick to their exercise plans in order to help prevent any future relapses, while empowering them to take control and ownership of their health.
For more information about Optimus and the available treatments they provide for pain, go to http://optimuscp.com.
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