Shoveling snow = back pain; download FREE self-help book!

I can't wait for spring!

This winter has been a rough one so far.  Unfortunately, frequent snow fall means that most of us have been pushing a snow blower and doing at least some shoveling.  

We teach our patients how to properly move and perform household activities to protect their spine, especially their lower back.  However, even with the best technique, activities like clearing snow can cause lower back pain or worse.  The vigorous nature of lifting heavy snow can overload the muscles and joints of the spine resulting in severe muscle strain, spasm, or even disc herniation.

Fortunately, there are exercises that you can perform at home to relieve back pain and even self treat an injury at home.  Often times home exercise will not suffice and the injury will require treatment by an expert in spinal rehabilitation.

The Doctors of Physical Therapy @ ProForm Physical Therapy are experts in spinal rehabilitation and are the only fellowship trained Physical Therapists in Monmouth County.  If you have been experiencing neck or back pain, during or after clearing snow, you should contact ProForm Physical Therapy for a FREE consultation.  Early intervention is key to avoiding a more severe injury or more invasive treatment approaches.  Call today! 732-970-7882 

Visit our website, http://proformnj.com/manual-therapy/ for a complimentary report on how to end low back pain.