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There are many myths surrounding back pain, read our guide ’10 things you need to know about your back’ with the latest physio advice: http://www.csp.org.uk/yourbackΒ #LiveWellforLonger
If you suffer from back pain, youβve probably heard that strengthening your core can bring you some relief. But is this always true? And if so, how do you do it? We spoke with Cleveland Clinic physical therapist Patti Mariano, DPT, to find out.
When most people think about the core of the body they think of the abdominal or six-pack area just below the ribs. While the abdominal muscles are an important part of the core, we consider other areas important, too.
Your core includes:
Your core also includes the diaphragm and muscles of the pelvic floor. I also consider the gluteal muscles as core muscles.
Theoretically, if your muscles around the low back are weak, your body will rely more on passive structures, including ligaments β the tissue that connects bone to bone β as well as the spinal bones or discs, which lie between the spinal bones, for stability, which can cause pain.
But some studies have shown that specific core exercises are not any more beneficial than general exercise for low back pain. What we know is that exercise in general can help, and focusing on core muscles may provide some additional benefit.
Here are my top five:
For the plank exercises, start by holding them for 15 seconds to 30 seconds. For bird dog and scissors, try three sets of eight or 10 repetitions. For upward dog, do one set of 10 repetitions.
Any exercise performed incorrectly, whether it is core-strengthening or otherwise, has the potential to cause discomfort.
Twisting exercises or even incorrectly completing the exercises cited above can cause pain in the low back. But itβs highly unlikely that one repetition of an exercise will seriously harm your body, unless itβs an exercise using a very heavy weight.
The best way to keep your body safe is to listen to body cues such as pain during and immediately after an exercise, and the next day after exercising.
If any of the following is going on you should consult with your doctor:
Physical therapists train as musculoskeletal experts β they are the experts on muscles, bones and human movement. These professionals are the most qualified, aside from an orthopedic doctor, to assess back problems.
Since there are many factors that impact low back pain and many types of low back pain, it is a good idea to visit at least one time with a physical therapist for an evaluation and subsequent plan of care. This will give you an individually tailored plan with exercises that progress safely.
The idea of core strengthening, while beneficial, is just one piece of the low back pain puzzle.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/07/strong-core-best-guard-back-pain/
Try our lighter carrot cake, which the entire family will love. It has just the right texture, like a slightly sweetened, light corn bread. Itβs great on its own or with a dollop of frozen whipped topping or nonfat ice cream.
No-stick baking spray with flour
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Β½ cup whole wheat flour
Β½ cup granulated sugar substitute
ΒΌ cup packed light brown sugar
ΒΌ cup nonfat dry milk
1 ΒΌ teaspoons baking soda
1 Β½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ΒΌ teaspoon ground cloves
Β½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Β½ teaspoon ground allspice
ΒΌ cup canola oil
1 large egg
ΒΎ cup egg substitute
1 Β½ cups finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins Β
One 6-ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained Β
2 tablespoons confectionersβ sugar, optional
ΒMakes 12 servings.
Serving: 1 slice
Calories: 120 (33% calories from fat) Β
Fat: 4.5g Β
Saturated Fat: 0g Β
Protein: 3g Β
Carbohydrates: 17g Β
Dietary Fiber: 1g Β
Cholesterol: 15mg Β
Sodium: 180mg Β
Potassium: 125mg
Dietitianβs Note: Never has carrot cake tasted so good, and been so guiltless! When compared to traditional carrot cake with icing, you save 180 calories, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of saturated fat.
If you suffer from back pain, youβve probably heard that strengthening your core can bring you some relief. But is this always true? And if so, how do you do it? We spoke with Cleveland Clinic physical therapist Patti Mariano, DPT, to find out.
When most people think about the core of the body they think of the abdominal or six-pack area just below the ribs. While the abdominal muscles are an important part of the core, we consider other areas important, too.
Your core includes:
Your core also includes the diaphragm and muscles of the pelvic floor. I also consider the gluteal muscles as core muscles.
Theoretically, if your muscles around the low back are weak, your body will rely more on passive structures, including ligaments β the tissue that connects bone to bone β as well as the spinal bones or discs, which lie between the spinal bones, for stability, which can cause pain.
But some studies have shown that specific core exercises are not any more beneficial than general exercise for low back pain. What we know is that exercise in general can help, and focusing on core muscles may provide some additional benefit.
Here are my top five:
For the plank exercises, start by holding them for 15 seconds to 30 seconds. For bird dog and scissors, try three sets of eight or 10 repetitions. For upward dog, do one set of 10 repetitions.
Any exercise performed incorrectly, whether it is core-strengthening or otherwise, has the potential to cause discomfort.
Twisting exercises or even incorrectly completing the exercises cited above can cause pain in the low back. But itβs highly unlikely that one repetition of an exercise will seriously harm your body, unless itβs an exercise using a very heavy weight.
The best way to keep your body safe is to listen to body cues such as pain during and immediately after an exercise, and the next day after exercising.
If any of the following is going on you should consult with your doctor:
Physical therapists train as musculoskeletal experts β they are the experts on muscles, bones and human movement. These professionals are the most qualified, aside from an orthopedic doctor, to assess back problems.
Since there are many factors that impact low back pain and many types of low back pain, it is a good idea to visit at least one time with a physical therapist for an evaluation and subsequent plan of care. This will give you an individually tailored plan with exercises that progress safely.
The idea of core strengthening, while beneficial, is just one piece of the low back pain puzzle.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/07/strong-core-best-guard-back-pain/
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Leading cause of death of those age 15-49
Stopping for happy hour with colleagues after work. Cracking open a cold beer (or two) while watching the game. Meeting up with girlfriends for a glass of pinot noir. Having an alcoholic beverage of choice is a common way to unwind. But according to a recent study, even casual drinking can put your long-term health at risk.
Liver specialist Jamile Wakim-Fleming, MD, did not take part in the study, but says the research found that alcohol was a leading risk factor for both disease and premature death.
βThey found that alcohol was the seventh leading cause of death worldwide,β she says. βBut even more alarming, is that it was the first leading cause of death of people between the ages of 15-49.β
The study looked at global data from hundreds of previous studies and found that for all ages, alcohol was associated with 2.8 million deaths each year.
Researchers found that alcohol-related cancer and heart disease, infectious diseases, intentional injury, traffic accidents and accidental injury were some of the leading causes of alcohol-related deaths.
Dr. Wakim-Fleming says people often believe that a little bit of alcohol, wine in particular, may be good for their heart. But the study results didnβt show any health benefit to drinking any amount of alcohol.
She says this information, along with previous research that has shown more young people are dying from alcohol-related liver disease, indicates that excessive drinking among young adults is a growing problem.
And like any substance-abuse problem, Dr. Wakim-Fleming says the damage to the body from alcohol increases over your lifespan.
βItβs a cumulative effect,β she explains. βIf you do it all at once, then youβre going to have the effect now. If you drink on a regular basis, over years itβs going to be cumulative and you will end up with a problem later on.β
Dr. Wakim-Fleming notes that anything we do in life involves risk, but itβs important to know what the risks are so that we can make the best decisions for our health.
Complete results of the study can be found in The Lancet. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest alcoholalcohol and healthalcohol-related liver disease
Leading cause of death of those age 15-49
Stopping for happy hour with colleagues after work. Cracking open a cold beer (or two) while watching the game. Meeting up with girlfriends for a glass of pinot noir. Having an alcoholic beverage of choice is a common way to unwind. But according to a recent study, even casual drinking can put your long-term health at risk.
Liver specialist Jamile Wakim-Fleming, MD, did not take part in the study, but says the research found that alcohol was a leading risk factor for both disease and premature death.
βThey found that alcohol was the seventh leading cause of death worldwide,β she says. βBut even more alarming, is that it was the first leading cause of death of people between the ages of 15-49.β
The study looked at global data from hundreds of previous studies and found that for all ages, alcohol was associated with 2.8 million deaths each year.
Researchers found that alcohol-related cancer and heart disease, infectious diseases, intentional injury, traffic accidents and accidental injury were some of the leading causes of alcohol-related deaths.
Dr. Wakim-Fleming says people often believe that a little bit of alcohol, wine in particular, may be good for their heart. But the study results didnβt show any health benefit to drinking any amount of alcohol.
She says this information, along with previous research that has shown more young people are dying from alcohol-related liver disease, indicates that excessive drinking among young adults is a growing problem.
And like any substance-abuse problem, Dr. Wakim-Fleming says the damage to the body from alcohol increases over your lifespan.
βItβs a cumulative effect,β she explains. βIf you do it all at once, then youβre going to have the effect now. If you drink on a regular basis, over years itβs going to be cumulative and you will end up with a problem later on.β
Dr. Wakim-Fleming notes that anything we do in life involves risk, but itβs important to know what the risks are so that we can make the best decisions for our health.
Complete results of the study can be found in The Lancet. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest alcoholalcohol and healthalcohol-related liver disease
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