3 Ways to Cut Back Pain at Work

If you are sitting while reading this get up and stretch!

Chronic neck or back pain is often caused by being too sedentary. For those with office jobs, here are 3 quick ways to decrease your neck or back pain.

  1. Sit less. If you work in an office consider investing in a stand-up or treadmill desk.
  2. Have an ergonomic assessment of your worksite. Small cheap changes can make a big difference in how you feel.
  3. Schedule time to get up out of your chair and stretch. 5 Minutes of stretching during the day can go a long way to cut the pain.

Don’t let back or neck pain get you down. There is usually a simple, affordable solution.

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Get Snow Ski Ready this Season

Exercises to Get Conditioned for the Slopes

Mardi Gras season is less than two months away, and many locals will pack their bags and head north for the slopes!  Now is the time to get properly conditioned to prevent injury. Cardiovascular exercise and leg strengthening are a “must” before your trip.  You’re never to old to ski; you just have to properly prepare for it.  Watch Rich demonstrate some exercises that will get you ready for your next ski trip.

Here are some tips to help make it a great, injury-free trip:

  1. Add plenty of cardio to your routine. The air is thin. It’s hard to get oxygen to your muscles. Running, walking or other aerobic activity will help get your cardiovascular system primed for the trip.
  2. Strength training is crucial, especially for your core and legs. Muscle fatigue will reduce your performance. Lunges, step-ups or leg presses are all excellent exercises for ski training.
  3. Brush up on your ski fundamentals. YouTube has some great tutorials to get you ready for the slopes!

Let our team of experts guide you through the best exercises to improve your endurance and performance on the ski slope.  Invest in your health and make your 2020 ski trip a successful, injury-free one!   Call 504.841.0150 today to schedule your PT appointment today! No referral required!