Presented by:

Dr. Lizie Pilicy BA, BS, DC

Living Well Dallas Chiropractic

www.DrLiziePilicy.com

HEALTH IS…

“… a state of optimal physical, mental andsocial well-being, and not merely theabsence of disease or infirmities.”

Dorland’s Medical Dictionary

“… a condition of wholeness to which all ofthe organs are functioning 100% of the

time.” Webster’s Dictionary

Men and Women are affected equally

Occurs most often between ages 30-50

Result of sedentary lifestyle

Job related stressors

Lumbar lordosis to absorb load

Role of discs and nerves

Movement of lumbar spine

Role of facet joints Herniation of discs Sacroiliac joints

Normal Cervical Curve Phase 1 Degeneration

Phase 2 Early

Phase 2 Late

Phase 3

PHASES OF DEGENERATIONIn the Neck (cervical spine)

Normal Lumbar Curve

Early Degeneration

Late Degeneration

PHASES OF DEGENERATIONIn the low back (lumbar spine)

Extensors Abdominals Obliques Interspinal

Birthing process “tummy” time Falls

Car Accidents

Sports injuries

Work injuries

Falls

Physical trauma

Movements aggravating mechanical pain (ex: flexion, sit to stand)

Repetitive movements/positions Sitting at a desk all day Texting on your cell phone Driving long distances, sitting in the car Poor biomechanics Lifting heavy objects What else can you think of that you do that

could be contributing to neck & low back pain?

Lift the Right Way

Prolonged Standing or Sitting Sleeping

Muscle imbalances/ lower cross syndrome Postural stresses Feet and Gait Desk Work - Ergonomics

Chiropractic Adjustments Tips for flexion-based activities Sit to stand training Importance of quality sleep Driving and sitting w/ lumbar support Avoid inflammatory foods in diet Address muscle imbalances, joint restrictions

and nerve irritation w/ physical therapist, personal trainer and chiropractor

Call our office to learn very simple Exercises to prevent low back pain!

PREDICTORS OF LOW BACK PAIN

• Number one predictor = previous episode of lower back pain

• And surprisingly…. (Two other factors correlated to whether or not you will experience lower back pain): BALANCE AND ENDURANCE

Call our office to learn simple Exercises!

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Dr. Lizie Pilicy

978-846-1964