PT Link Physical Therapy

Whether you are a business owner, office manager or someone who spends numerous hours daily behind a desk, a sit-stand style desk can be a huge asset towards correcting postural issues and alleviating back pain. If you need a bit of convincing that a standing desk option will benefit yourself or your team, we’ll offer a quick rundown of the perks of moving forward with the investment. If a standing desk is not a good fit, remember the 90/90/90 position. This means your elbows should be bent at a 90-degree angle, your hips and knees should both be at a 90-degree angle with your feet flat on the floor. Our physical therapy team is happy to offer ergonomics training in addition to alleviating pain sourced by poor posture or long hours seated or standing. Better Health Through Motion Sitting for long periods of time with poor posture has been shown to contribute to a decline in health. Not only does stagnancy promote back pain, but it can source chronic health conditions such as ca...

Back pain is the  fifth leading cause of doctor visits  in the United States. Unfortunately, traditional physicians tend to assist patients with pain medication rather than addressing the source of the discomfort itself for long-term relief. In physical therapy, back pain exercises can help alleviate pain, improve motion, strengthen core muscles and allow the body to heal naturally. Here are five basic conditioning movements our experienced  physical therapists at PT Link  recommend for low back issues. 1. Prone Press Ups Many times low back pain is associated with decreased extension and lack of backward movement in the spine. Prone press ups help restore the spine’s natural curvature while strengthening the lower back muscles. ·  Lie face down with the arms beside your body and the head turned to one side. ·  Bring your arms up and place your hands under your shoulders. ·  Slow straighten your elbows and push up the top half as far as pai...