A lot of times, people assume that exercise involves long periods of sweating and putting their body through extensive physical training. While this is true for some people, it doesn’t define exercise at all. Working out and physical activity is what you, the individual makes of it. Whether you walk around the block for 30 minutes, lift weights for an hour, or hit the gym for a relaxing yoga session, exercise can be obtained by just about any physical activity.
At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we often recommend patients to seek physical therapy or some kind of physical fitness activity to help with their chronic pain treatment. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and Southwest Spine and Pain Center is at the forefront of raising awareness of this significant physical value. With four locations across Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain is the leading pain specialist group in the southwest United States.
Back, neck, and shoulder pain is a common complaint among many Americans in the US. Poor posture, long periods of standing or sitting, and stress are just a few of the causes of this physical epidemic. Unfortunately, these problems become chronic when they are not taken care of properly and promptly. Physical fitness is a great way to improve your overall health and reduce pain in hurting areas of the body.
A lot of times, patients are afraid to begin working out in fear that their condition will worsen with every movement their body makes. This idea couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, physical fitness is one of the most efficient ways to reduce pain to a chronic pain condition. Yoga is a viable option for physical fitness. This low-intensity exercise is a technique that has been used for centuries. Yoga strengthens muscles and tissues with sustained postures. For individuals suffering with neck and shoulder pain, yoga works great!
Yoga teaches students how to improve their posture with practice positions requiring straight, calm movements. These exercises are done in a relaxing environment, with little conversation and soothing music. Many students repot having stress relief through their yoga session, which in turn will help reduce neck and shoulder pain. Students are instructed to become aware of their poor postural habits and correcting them.
If you suffer from shoulder, neck, or any other type of bodily pain, contact the professionals at Southwest Spine and Pain Center for a thorough evaluation and suggested treatment plan. Ask your physician if yoga is a safe and effective option to introduce into your pain management strategies.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
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