Taking the title of most common pain condition in America (~80-90% of Americans will experience an episode at SOME point in their life) and most commonly reported pain condition here at Nucor (based on that pesky Comfort Survey!), it is no secret that most of us either have had or will have a run in with low back pain at some point in our lives. Knowing what to do to prevent it, how to effectively manage a "tweak" when it happens (and when/where/how to seek guidance), and recognizing that most of the time our back will bounce back fully and quickly can go a LONG way in preventing a lasting issue.
Check out the resources below to get started on "hacking" low back health!
General info on building and maintaining a happy, healthy low back. CLICK HERE for more.
"Priming your MOVE" goes a long way. CLICK HERE for more, and HERE for video tutorial.
The dreaded "tweak" or "twinge" is often more bark than bite when handled properly. CLICK HERE for more details.
"Priming" the body, aka warming it up appropriately, when transitioning from sitting/resting to a working task can go a long way in reducing the risk of a "tweak" or "twinge". Check out THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL for a simple routine to work into your daily warm-up & "still-to-start" transition periods.
Minor tweak? Try these simple movements for relief when your back is talking to you. Check out the doc below for more detailed guidance, or click here to schedule a consult!