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June 2013 E-Newsletter

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A Look at the Low Back and Low Back Pain

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Your spine (or backbone) runs from the base of your skull to your pelvis. It serves as a pillar to support the body’s weight and protect the spinal cord. Made up of 24 bony vertebrae stacked on top of each other, the spine forms a gentle “s” curve to help withstand great amounts of stress by providing a more even distribution of body weight.

The lumbar spine (low back) usually consists of five vertebrae,
numbered L1 to L5 (some people have a sixth lumbar vertebrae). This section of the spine, which connects the thoracic spine (mid back) and the pelvis, bears the bulk of the body’s weight. Your lumbar spine is at work when you bend, stoop, sit, and lift. Because of the large amount of stress placed on this portion of the spine, it is more commonly affected by pain and injury.

 


 

 

If you have ever experienced low back pain, you certainly are not alone. Low back pain is so common that 80% of individuals will experience it sometime in their lives. At any given point in time, 1 in 4 people are experiencing low back pain.

Low back pain can be broken up into 3 different categories; acute, recurrent, and chronic. Acute low back pain is the most common and comes on suddenly, typically lasting less than 3 months. Recurrent low back pain occurs with frequent episodes of acute low back pain. Chronic low back pain typically lasts longer than 3 months.

Low back pain often occurs due to overuse, strain,or injury. Overuse can be caused by too much bending, twisting, or lifting, and sometimes by too much sitting. Strains are caused by either too much force or the use of improper body mechanics. Just as often, however, the actual cause of low back pain isn’t known.

Low back pain doesn’t have to affect your daily life. In fact, people who see a physical therapist for their low back pain are less likely to miss out on the things they love to do in life.

Our current issue of Therapeutic Outlook magazine is designed to help you understand low back pain and provide the strategies you need to manage and even prevent it. You will also see how evidence-based physical therapy treatment can reduce pain and return you to normal activity without the need of painful surgery and without the side effects of prescription medication.

  

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OUR THERAPEUTIC OUTLOOK MAGAZINE
LOW PACK PAIN REVOLUTION - SPECIAL EDITION (PDF)

 

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Golf Demo Day :: Saturday, June 22nd

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We are excited to annouce our participation at the Central Oregon Golf Demo Day!

 

Be sure to stop by and visit our booth for K-Vest 3D swing efficiency analysis, injury screening, club head speed assessment pre- and post- exercise, common exercises for injury prevention and golf performance, manual therapy demonstrations, giveaways, show-only performance package discounts and more.




Event Details:

WHERE: Pronghorn Club & Resort [Location]
WHEN: Saturday, June 22nd / 10:00am - 4:00pm
COST: FREE and Open to All!

 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!
 


 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE GOLF DEMO DAY FLYER (PDF)
 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OUR GOLF DEMO DAY COUPON
25% OFF OUR 1-VISIT GOLF PERFORMANCE PACKAGE (PDF)

 

 

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Free Golf Clinic :: Tuesday, June 25th

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Got Balance?

 

You need some if you want to be a consistent ball striker!

 

With the dynamic nature of the golf swing and the necessary weight shifts required into the backswing, down into impact, and through into the finish position, balance awareness is a must. Balance does not improve with age and must be trained to make gains or maintain what you already have.

 

Join us for this free and interactive clinic and learn what you can do to train your balance for a better game of golf.




Clinic Details:

WHERE: Tetherow Golf Academy [Location]
WHEN: Tuesday, June 25th / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
COST: FREE!
FEATURING:

  • A one-legged closest to the pin and other balance contests
  • Balance exercises
  • Raffle prizes and giveaways
  • Free refreshments

RSVP: ccooper@taiweb.com (Space is limited so RSVP today!)

 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!
 


 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OUR GOLF CLINIC FLYER (PDF)

 

 

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Stay Safe On The Water This Summer!

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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OUR PADDLING EXERCISES FLYER (PDF)
 

 

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