Past Newsletter
March 2013
Core exercise, best for low back pain?
With the large variety of exercise options and equipment available, it can be hard to decide what is best for your back. I am a big advocate of doing what you enjoy. Dust of that bike or get your running shoes on, as long as you are having fun and getting your workout done. There are a few exercises you can add to your routine that will help with back pain.
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| January 2013 |
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Lone Star Chiropractic
Sue Loehrer-Bradshaw D.C.
2990 Richmond Ave Suite 116
Houston, TX 77098
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| Funnies!
I can hear music coming out of my printer. I think the paper’s jammin’ again.
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
Ten-tickles
Why is Peter Pan always in flight?
He Neverlands
Where do cows go at the weekend?
To the moovies
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop
Past, Present and Future walked into a bar. It was tense.
Why did the banana go to the hospital?
Because he wasn’t peeling well.
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| Dear Sue,
I hope you have been able to enjoy this beautiful weather, I love this time of year. My name change is almost done, so ya’ll can start using Dr Bradshaw 🙂
My goal for the office this year is to provide my patients with useful practical information that can be incorporated into daily lives. I will be talking more about what you can to feel your best, through personalized stretching or exercise advice, sport specific training and natural foods and supplementation. Follow me on Facebook for a “topic of the week” to ask questions and learn more. If you wish to unsubscribe there is a link at the bottom of this email, I never want to send spam!
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Core exercise, best for low back pain?
With the large variety of exercise options and equipment available, it can be hard to decide what is best for your back. I am a big advocate of doing what you enjoy. Dust of that bike or get your running shoes on, as long as you are having fun and getting your workout done.
There are a few exercises you can add to your routine that will help with back pain. Most often people understand this as abdominal exercises (such as sit ups or crunches), but might ignore the other muscles that are surrounding the lower spine.
Research has shown that a strong ‘core’ makes a big difference in lower back pain. Along with the large muscle groups, there are quite a few smaller muscles that are equally important in spine stability.
Plank Exercises
No, this is not the once popular “planking” that kids were doing, but rather a group of stability exercises that help strengthen the core muscles. It involves holding a fixed position to adding some extra movements to add difficulty depending on your fitness level. For the purpose of this newsletter, well go over the basics.
1. Always keep your back straight. If you need to, you can do them on your knees before progressing.
2. Hold your position steady, count slowly and breathe.
3. If your back starts to hurt, discontinue. Everyone is different and you might need to modify or try something else first. Let me know, I am more than happy to talk to you.
4. Warm up before by walking or stretching gently.
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Once again thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter, I am always striving to provide useful information. If you have questions or would like me to address a question in upcoming issues, just let me know!Sincerely,
Susan Bradshaw D.C.
Lone Star Chiropractic
713-337-2117
www.LSchiropractic.com |
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