Poor posture and a slouched, slumped back can contribute to a wealth of physical dysfunction and pain in the back, hips, butt, thighs, legs, arms, shoulders, neck, hands, and well… you get the idea. In this video, Christie Powell, head of physical therapy at Catz Austin, explains how poor posture can cause low back pain and other issues like carpal tunnel and sciatica. This video and the rest of the series will give you easy tips and exercises to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Often when we are sitting at the computer, watching TV or movies, playing video games, and driving, we slump into poor posture and a curved spine. This exerts pressure throughout the entire body and over time will severely weaken the shoulders and back so that sitting correctly becomes uncomfortable.

The only way to improve posture is to begin changing your habits and to try and get in the habit of reminding yourself to sit up straight. A posture-buddy at work is a great idea so you can keep reminding each other, or you can set a timer or alarm on your desk.

Part 2 will feature Ron Vaughn demonstrating some sports massage techniques to relax and unwind the muscles so the chest and pecs can loosen and open up, freeing the spine to move into its natural position.

Part 3 will give you some easy exercises and stretches you can do at home to assist with a tight neck and shoulders or back pain. She also will show an exercise using a physio ball and a foam rolller.

Christie received her Masters from Texas State University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology/Movement Science at the University of Texas. She is dedicated to working with youth and adult athletes and is involved in various programs to promote education and increase awareness of athletic injuries.

Visit Christie on the CatzAustin website:
www.CatzAustin.com

Visit Ron’s Website:
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Back Pain Tips, Stretches to Relieve Aches and Sore Muscles by Catz Austin Physical Therapy

In this free video, physical therapist, Christie Powell, give you simple stretches to relieve back pain, aches in the neck, shoulders and even lower back. Poor posture can cause a myriad of different ailments, discomfort and even sciatica or carpal tunnel symptoms.

Poor posture and a slouched, slumped back can contribute to a wealth of physical dysfunction and pain in the back, hips, butt, thighs, legs, arms, shoulders, neck, hands, and well… you get the idea. In this video, Christie Powell, head of physical therapy at Catz Austin, explains how poor posture can cause low back pain and other issues like carpal tunnel and sciatica.

Often when we are sitting at the computer, watching TV or movies, playing video games, and driving, we slump into poor posture and a curved spine. This exerts pressure throughout the entire body and over time will severely weaken the shoulders and back so that sitting correctly becomes uncomfortable. The only way to improve posture is to begin changing your habits and to try and get in the habit of reminding yourself to sit up straight. A posture-buddy at work is a great idea so you can keep reminding each other, or you can set a timer or alarm on your desk.

Christie received her Masters from Texas State University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology/Movement Science at the University of Texas. She is dedicated to working with youth and adult athletes and is involved in various programs to promote education and increase awareness of athletic injuries.

Visit Christie on the CatzAustin website:
www.CatzAustin.com

This video was produced by Psychetruth

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Low back pain affects most adults at some time in their lives. If your pain is creeping up the scale from one to 10, use these tips to find out what might be the cause of your aching back.

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What hurts…: My Back.

How you hurt it…: just putting on my socks.

When you hurt it…: Saturday.

Your pain level (1 is low, 10 is high pain): It’s stiff after sitting and hurts on a scale of about 5 until the muscle loosens.

Your age and overall health…: 59, I’m in good health but I’m obese, working out and have lost about 55 pounds in the last 6 months, and still at 311 last time weighed. I work out at least 4 times a week for an hour on an exercise bike, logging in from 10 to 12 miles a day.

YOUR INJURY COULD BE…

Low Back Instability.

REHAB YOUR INJURY BY…

Sit With Good Support and Posture: Use a sweatshirt or pillow to help you support your back and posture while sitting in a chair or car.

Finding Neutral: Lie on your back, with your knees up. Tilt your pelvic to find your neutral. Neutral is a position where you should not have any pain.

Partial Sit-Up: Holding your neutral position, perform a partial crunch by crossing your arms over your chest and use your stomach muscles to partially lift up.

Leg Lifts: Lie on your stomach with a pillow under your stomach and support your head in your heads. Lift one leg off the table about 4 to 6 inches. Repeat this 20 times (10 times on each leg). Performing less with better body mechanics is preferred.

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