My Grandfather was a coal miner in an era when mining methods were primitive. Each morning he walked into the earth with a pick-axe, a canary to "test" the air for deadly gases, and a mule to haul his heavily-laden coal car back into daylight. After long hours of crawling, crouching, and manually hand-loading the day's heavy black treasure, he would emerge from the darkness tired, dirty, and suffering from Low Back Pain. His methods for relieving his back pain were primitive as well: he would lie flat and orbit his legs and feet through the air hoping to realign his spine for another day's work underground.
 Fortunately, times have changed. Working conditions have improved dramatically in all industries and occupations. However, safer conditions have not necessarily equated into fewer lower back problems. As a matter of fact, it is estimated 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in life, and nearly $25 billion is spent annually on treating Low Back Pain.
Our physical therapists at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness offer a variety of treatments and therapeutic exercises to relieve Low Back Pain, whether it's brought on by heavy labor or sitting in front of a computer everyday. These exercises include Flexibility Exercise and Core Stabilization Exercise. Flexibility exercises loosen hamstrings, hip muscles, and low back muscles, all of which can contribute to Low Back Pain when they are in a shortened state. Our Physical Therapists know the proper and safe ways to stretch the necessary muscles to eliminate Low Back Pain. Core Stabilization exercises focus on strengthening abdominal and spinal muscles that support the spine. Many people experience Low Back Pain due to weak core muscles that result in poor posture. Because the spine bears most of our weight, a weak core and poor posture can be the cause of pain in the low back.
The experts at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness recommend a healthy lifestyle and an effective exercise program to combat Low Back Pain. Many of us are overweight, which can lead to Low Back Pain; a thorough exercise program can address all of our needs by eliminating our extra weight and alleviating our unwanted back problems. Our fitness experts can assist in creating a personalized program consisting of abdominal exercises, resistance exercises, and aerobic conditioning. Research suggests that those who participate in low impact aerobic exercise have fewer and less painful episodes of Low Back Pains. HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness offers a variety of low impact aerobics, including walking, stationary bicycling, stair climbing, and water therapy. As a matter of fact, our aquatic therapy programs are great ways to strengthen the lower back and relieve low back pain. Weight-bearing is greatly decreased in water, which reduces the stress and impact suffered by your back while you exercise and treat Low Back Pain.
If you suffer from Low Back Pain, your options are simple: walk in darkness by self-treating the pain with a primitive method, or see the light at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness where our state-of-the-art facility, our highly experienced healthcare and fitness experts, and our cutting-edge physical therapy options will come together to relieve your Low Back Pain and restore your health for years to come.
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943 Maple Drive, Morgantown, WV (304) 599-2515
1228 Country Club Road, Fairmont, WV (304) 366-0461
60 Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon, WV (304) 472-0181
5804 Mason Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV (304) 879-5000
25 Main Street, Smithfield, PA (724) 569-4404
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