Feeling Pain From Being Sedentary in Quarantine? Physical Therapy Can Help!
We’ve all had to adjust our schedules and normal lifestyles as a result of the havoc wreaked by the pandemic. Life as we know it has changed and our bodies are taking a toll. Sitting at home constantly can cause way more damage than you might realize.
If you’re experiencing neck, back, or hip pain suddenly during quarantine, the underlying cause may be due to poor posture or another condition altogether. Contact Protouch Physical Therapy today to learn more about how physical therapy can help relieve your pain.
Got Back & Neck Pain?
For many of our patients, this marks the first time in their life they’re experiencing back or neck pain, and it’s all because they’ve had to sit at home so much during quarantine.
There are many methods used in physical therapy to relieve back pain, such as hot/cold packs, massage therapy, and more. These techniques improve blood flow and restore circulation to the affected area, thereby reducing swelling and inflammation.
Having poor posture can result in back and neck pain. One way to reduce this is to make sure your at-home work environment is ergonomically designed. You should have a chair with good lumbar support, and your monitor should be at eye level to reduce strain and craning your neck forward.
What About Hip Pain?
Hip pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions as well as from certain injuries. Inflamed tendons from over-exertion or an athletic injury can cause temporary or chronic hip pain. Tendinitis, dislocation, sprains, and pinched nerves can all contribute to or be the cause of hip pain. Hip pain may also result from repetitive injuries or poor posture.
What to Expect During Your Physical Therapy Appointment
Upon your first visit to our Protouch Physical Therapy, your physical therapist will ask you many health-related questions about your medical history and pain. If hip, neck, or back pain is due to having poor posture, your physical therapist is also likely to recommend adjustments to improve it. Making sure you have an ergonomic workspace, including your chair, desk, and computer screen height can do wonders for improving your posture!
During your examination, your physical therapist might assess your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, coordination, blood pressure, and heart rate. They might use their hands to touch and evaluate your back and surrounding areas to check for tightness. This way, he or she can create a customized treatment plan for your specific needs that includes targeted stretches and exercises to ease your pain.
Contact Protouch Physical Therapy Today
COVID-19 has indeed wreaked havoc in the world, however, your overall health and wellbeing matters. Here at Protouch Physical Therapy, our physical therapists strive to restore every one of our patient’s normal function and mobility. Our ultimate goal is to see our patients healthy, strong, and pain-free. Remember, we’re in this together. Contact our office today to learn more about our recovery programs and physical therapy services during this pandemic.