| Massage Therapy | |
Learn about Nadia Turner, our massage therapist.  Watch the movie to the right, and don't hold back. Call us at 954-565-0075 for some stress relief! Learn more about her at on our Neighborhood News page | |
| Got Posture? | |
Got Posture?: Many, if not most, orthopedic ailments can be related to posture. Poor posture does not happen overnight; rather it progresses from a younger person not taking the time to sit or stand up straight, which leads to poor muscle control, and strength. The muscles that flex us forward become tight and short and the muscles intended to keep us upright become long and weak. This can be more pronounced in individuals with a scoliosis (abnormal spinal curvature) making the need for good posture even more critical. Poor posture not only leads to orthopedic aches and pains, especially in the back and neck, the muscle weakness and imbalance, it can also greatly increase our risk of falling.  Since most of us are slaves to our computers at work, or even at home, sitting posture is of utmost importance. Slouching -- I call it collapsing - is BAD! Often, especially if we are older, our body tells us this through aches and pains. If we heed the warning, this is where pain is a good thing. If we do not, a trip to the doctor or physical therapist, or even the emergency room is in your future. The following are a few posture tips that you are probably familiar with, but it never hurts to see them again and hopefully, at one point you will pick up on something you find helpful: Position the monitor 20-24 inches from your eyes to avoid eye strain. Obtain a good chair, preferably on e with an adjustable seat that provides lumbar support Sit tall but relaxed. Type with your hands parallel to the keyboard. Use a small pillow or rolled up towel if you need additional lumbar support. Rest your feet flat on the floor. if they are not and everything else is positioned properly,.. Elevate them using a small box or footrest so that your knees are a little higher than yoru hips -- this takes strain off of your lower back. For more information check out our website: www.backtohealthpt.com or email Darlene Wooldridge, P.T. or Vanessa Jagusztyn, D.P.T. at www.backtohealthpt.com/contact_us.html | |
| Darlene's Posture "Trick" | |
| Darlene's Posture Trick: My most useful tip for good sitting posture is my car "trick". Get in your car, set the seat a comfortable distance from the wheel and then sit up tall and relaxed. Remember, good posture starts in your belly area so pull in your stomach.  Also, if your shoulders had eyes, they should be looking at the roof with shoulder blades down, flat against your back. Finally, pull your chin back toward your cervical spine. NOW, set your rear view mirror. Later, if you find that you can't see out the mirror, DO NOT TOUCH IT; instead, sit up strait!! | |
Sincerely, Darlene Wooldridge, PT Back To Health Physical Therapy, LLC 954-565-0075 |
