(Newswire.net — June 28, 2016) Springfield, New Jersey — Millions of Americans struggle with some form of pain in the spine and back. While there are a number of causes that lead to such pain, many people can reduce or even eliminate the condition by following simple steps. Experts at the Interventional Pain Management Center (IPMC), a multi-site clinical practice based in New Jersey, recently discussed basic methods to alleviate chronic back pain in patients. One of their first recommendations was to improve posture, or the position in which an individual stands and moves around. “Proper posture contributes greatly to the relief or elimination of back pain,” says a spokesperson for the IPMC. “The spine is stronger and more stable when one practices healthy posture.” To learn more about the clinical practice, visit www.ipmchealth.com.
When a person slouches or stoops, the muscles and ligaments that support the structures of the spine can become misaligned, straining to provide balance to the body. This straining can lead to pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. The spine is naturally curved, and in order to maintain those curves, proper posture is critical. In adults, proper posture is a combination of body positioning and balance. The shoulders should be held back and the head level and in line with the rest of the body. Tightening the muscles of the abdomen help support the lower part of the back. “Foot and knee positioning can also influence posture,” adds the clinic spokesperson. “The feet should be shoulder-width apart, and the knees must not be locked.” These positions help spread the weight of the body over more support structures, helping to reduce or even eliminate muscular stresses that cause pain. A good way to test for proper posture is to perform the “wall test”, where one stands with his or her back to a wall. When the head, shoulder blades, and buttocks are touching the wall, there should be a space of about one hand’s thickness between the curve of the lower back and the wall. The patient can arch the back to create the proper space, putting the back into postural alignment.
The Interventional Pain Management Center has several locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and a new location in Texas. The clinical practice offers a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to reduce or eliminate pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Outstanding patient care is the practice’s first priority. For more information on the IPMC or to view clinic locations, visit www.ipmchealth.com.
About Interventional Pain Management Center
Interventional Pain Management Center (IPMC) is a specialty medical practice committed to providing its patients with cutting edge pain management treatments that improve lives and alleviate pain. The Center’s board-certified physicians have many decades of experience in evaluating and treating chronic pain conditions in the neck and spine. The IPMC diagnoses conditions, relieves symptoms, treats the underlying causes of pain, and offers patients a chance to live healthier, pain-free lives.
Interventional Pain Management Center
105 Morris Avenue, Suite 100Springfield, New Jersey 07081
United States
(732) 993-4685
info@ipmchealth.com
http://ipmchealth.com/