Empowerment Physical Therapy

Please help me welcome the addition of 2 Registered Dietitian - Kate Beth & Britney Fiandra - to Empowerment Physical Therapy! We’re thrilled and excited to have these two remarkable individuals on board to empower you about how the right food can fuel and accelerate your recovery. And speaking of food, not only is Britney a Registered Dietitian but she is also a Professional Chef who has developed meals for the St. Louis University Basketball Team! On the other hand, Kate h...as been a spinning instructor for the past decade for the New York Sports Club and is also a CrossFit Level 2 Coach! I have no doubt these two ladies are going to move the needle for those individuals looking to manage their chronic illnesses, weight, and injury through re-examining their diet and lifestyle. In the weeks to come, Britney & Kate will provide you some bite size nuggets about the world of nutrition and the role it plays in shaping part of who you are today - inside out.

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10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: The importance of staying hydrated is often overlooked. Your muscles need to be hydrated to function optimally otherwise it will get stiff and begin to ache.... My advice is to drink a little bit of water at a time and often throughout the day.

10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: This one is closely linked to seeing a physical therapist. Get in the habit of stretching and strengthening your core and back muscles so you can keep your window of improvement open. Find a time in the day where you can fit in exercises - ideally once in the morning and once at night -- 2x/day, the same habit that you have established to take care of your teeth.

10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: If you’re tired, take a break. If you feel good, nudge a little bit beyond your comfort zone. Start listening to your body. Similar to when your car is making noise when you’re driving, pain is a warning from your body telling you that something is wrong...It would then make sense for you to bring the car to the mechanic to ensure a peace of mind while you’re on the road, why should it be different with your body?

10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: Extensive bed rest should be limited. A day or two at the most is recommended. Rest from activity but not... from function is a good way to go about it. See more

10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: If you sleep on your side, put a pillow in between your knees to align the spine and doing so will reduce the... tension on the muscles as well. If you are a stomach sleeper, this is by far the worst position to put your spine in and no wonder you’re having back pain. Sleeping on your stomach increases the curvature of your low back and thus puts a tremendous amount of pressure on it. If this is the only position you can sleep in, put a pillow under your stomach to neutralize the pressure on the back. See more

10 Secrets To Eliminating Low Back Pain /: Your spine does not like the idea of being twisted and sitting with your legs crossed does exactly that. This puts your back in a vulnerable position as your muscles are stretched and pulled in different directions. I am going to go out on a limb here and and assume that you do not want to be pulled in all directions in your daily routine, neither does your spine.