Did You Know That A Sedentary Lifestyle Can Put You At Risk For Back Pain?

When we sit for long periods of time, certain muscles tend to shorten, other muscles become lengthened and weak, other structures, (e.g., ligaments) can be stretched and disc pressure can also increase. We then develop an imbalance in our muscles and typically our buttock muscles and abdominal muscles get used less and become weak. These muscles are crucial to providing support to the low back. Physical therapy can help you improve your core strength and flexibility, resulting in improved posture, decreased strain/pain in the spine and improved function.

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Shanya Stearns, PT, DPT2021-02-26T15:40:57+00:00

About the Author: Shanya Stearns, PT, DPT

Therapeutic Approach: Shanya incorporates a hands-on approach (manual therapy) in conjunction with appropriate exercises in the rehabilitation of all injuries to restore balance in the body. She pulls from a variety of backgrounds, including McKenzie, Postural Restoration Institute, SFMA and Mulligan, to name a few, as well as incorporating techniques from her background in yoga. Most recently she has begun study in the rehabilitation of diastis recti which is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscle which can occur after pregnancy. Therapy interests or specialties: All aspects of general outpatient orthopedics and care of orthopedic problems after pregnancy.