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DR. ARNAN SISSON
JULY 31, 2018
Breathing is a very simple everyday task, its very automatic. But there are ways we can use breathing to our advantage. These two opposing strategies can be used to give more support to the lower back while lifting up the grand kids, picking up the trash, or even lifting a heavy suit case on vacation. Or they can be used to make you more mobile while stretching to help reduce back pain.
The first breathing strategy is for when your lifting something heavy. Its best to take a breath in and tighten your stomach. What this does is increases the pressure around the lower back, helps maintain a good spinal position, and greatly reduces the odds of injury. Which means more time being active and less down time on the couch!
The second breathing strategy is for stretching. When stretching its best to exhale at the end of the stretch for a few seconds. This relaxes the soft tissues your stretching and will improve the effectiveness of the stretch. Along with this you want to avoid intense pain with your stretch, just look for a mild-moderate pulling sensation. This stretching tweak is a great way to keep folks mobile and away from all the pain medication.
All of these techniques are completely safe. I would only prohibit the breath hold while lifting if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure or have some sort of aneurism. Other than that, they are great strategies to help folks keep a more active and happy life.
That’s it for today everyone, don’t forget to breathe!
P.S. If your having some problems with lifting and what some additional help; Check out montrossphysicaltherapy.com, I have a great blog section that is jammed packed with free videos and write ups on ways you can get back that active life you deserve.
The pain was so excruciating in my heel I was seriously worried about being able to continue work at the post office.
My physician gave me stretches and massage exercises that didn’t help, and he told me I would probably require surgery for my foot in a few weeks.
I went to this clinic and after one session my pain disappeared! We found my pain was actually coming from my back, and that surgery would have been a waste of money and time.
I feel great now, and even better I didn’t have to do surgery!
Sheila C., Montross
I’ve tried all kinds of shoes; I’ve spent so much money on that stuff. I went to a chiropractor a few times and even did physical therapy once with not much improvement.My back and legs still feel bad. And now I feel like an old lady when I walk. Even my granddaughter holds on tight to me, because she thinks I’m going to fall.Since I’ve been here the sciatica in both legs is completely gone. I can also sit as long as I like, stay independent, and not feel stiff when I get up from a chair!
Ella C., Warsaw
The biggest problem I was having was in the morning. First thing, my back hurt so bad I couldn’t even stand up. I had to sit for 30 minutes before I could even move. I was really scared to move around in the morning, it had a huge negative effect on my life.
I use my exercise and lumbar roll now, and I have zero issues in the morning when getting up. I can now walk down the hall and actually get my coffee pain free. My back feels great, and it’s been a tremendous help for me.
Alleyne D., Colonial Beach
