Back Pain

Most people know that regular exercise will improve their general health, but few may understand how it can help their back pain. However, even though the benefits of exercise cannot be overstated, the wrong exercise or the right exercise done incorrectly may actually worsen the pain!

Movement is Therapy for Back Pain (MITB) teaches the fundamentals of movement and proper alignment of the spine which are very important for an individual with back pain. The program addresses movement habits that may stress the spine and teaches exercises that will help the body to function more efficiently. The MITB program includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components all of which are essential to back health.

By learning which exercises work and “how to” perform them correctly, exercise becomes a tool for managing back pain and a big step toward preventing future setbacks. Let us help you get moving!

Case Study

CLIENT: 35 year old female with genetic lower back pain

SITUATION: Client has a herniated disc in the low back area; has tried exercise previously but experienced pain due to flare ups.

ACTION: Met twice per week for six weeks. Performed functional screens and tests to avoid damaging/exacerbating activity and formulated workout plan. Evaluation determined that it was necessary to avoid all flexion moves. Client was taught exercises to engage the glutes, which would decrease the overuse of hips. She also learned proper stretching for hips and the IT bands. Instruction also focused on proper standing and seated alignment, as well as spinal stability exercises, and was assigned as part of her regular homework. Multidimensional core exercises that avoided hollowing were also included in her program.

OUTCOME:  At the end of the six week program, client was able to recognize and correct the bad postural habits that were causing her back pain. By removing the flexion exercises, a contributing influence for the flare-ups, client is now more likely to remain pain-free, progress with exercise program and gain strength. Client has gained CONTROL over her challenging problem and continues to improve.

Learn – Move – Live!