5 Reasons for Back Pain in Pregnacy

According to Grace Walker, Physical & Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist, reasons for back pain during pregnancy can vary but can usually be accounted for by one of the following:

1. An increase in hormones
2. Gaining additional weight
3. A decline in posture
4. Added stress
   
5. Decreased activity levels

Pregnancy and lower back pain often go hand in hand, at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center, our team of expert hands-on physical therapists will help you develop a personalized solution for your pregnancy back pain, and get you on track for a back pain free pregnancy term. 


 Here are some Do's and Don'ts to help relieve back pain during pregnancy:

• Do use ice 10 minutes before bed.
• Do pull your belly into your spine and breathe
• Don't bend at the waist, squat instead.
• Don't twist while holding something in your arms.
• Don't sleep on your back

Physical therapy helps relieve lower back pain during pregnancy through strengthening exercises to help support the back and legs. Stretching exercises for muscle flexibility help bring a smoother delivery.

Call Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center today to get started on your personalized treatment to relieve your back pain!
 
714-997-5518
1111 W. Town & Country Rd. Ste. 1
Orange, CA 92868

Avoid Muscle Soreness From Exercise!

Dr. Grace Walker, Physical and Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist agrees with John Gallucci Jr.

How to avoid delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

John Gallucci Jr. EDT July 20, 2015

"Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, can begin within 6-8 hours after any type of strenuous exercise, but typically you will feel this soreness 24-48 hours following exercise"

Story Highlights

·         A common complaint is soreness in the lower extremities such as the legs, hips and calves

·         Over stress the musculoskeletal system, and there is an opportunity for DOMS to set in

·         It’s important to warm up before any activity

In a Nutshell...

We need to understand that before any activity we need to make sure that the body is warmed up.

 

o    Heat up your body by jogging, jumping jacks or full body motions to increase circulation that  helps the musculoskeletal system heal 

 

o    Have a moderate workout first, especially if it is the first time you are working out in a long time

 

o    Following a strenuous work out, one should perform a cardiovascular exercise to get the circulatory system pumping to decrease inflammation, which ultimately decreases the pain in the muscles.

Gallucci advises to “work with an appropriate fitness trainer, strength and conditioning trainer, certified athletic trainer or physical therapist that can do a full evaluation before you start working out. These professionals will make sure that your joints are going through a full range of motion and will have an understanding of what your output is going to be.”

John Gallucci Jr. is the president of JAG Physical Therapy (www.japgpt.com) with nine locations throughout New Jersey. Click here to read more.

 

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Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center

1111 W. Town & Country Rd. Ste. 1

Orange, CA 92868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace Walker Physical and Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist

Dr. Grace Walker & Husband Jim in Victoria Falls, South Africa

As the owner of Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California, Grace Walker continues an extensive career in Occupational and Physical therapy. As a physical therapist and sports injury practitioner, Walker treats patients for pain in the upper and lower extremities, vestibular disorders, and balance conditions.

Dr. Grace Walker and her team of physical therapists are experts in pain relief and use revolutionary treatments including hands on Pressure Point releases, Kinesiotaping, ML830 laser, and Flex N Move programs. Along with being a chartered/registered physical therapist in British Columbia and California, respectively, she holds certification as a Nutritionist, Master of Herbology, and Holistic Health Care Practitioner. In 2014, Grace Walker became a Certified Health Coach through Villanova University in The Center for Obesity Prevention Education's Take Shape for Life program. She is currently attending the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas, California, to become a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner and a Certified Nutritional Chef.

Along with treating patients at Grace Walker Physical Therapy, Walker has lectured extensively on matters related to physical therapy. She has instructed with the faculties of California State University at Long Beach, the University of Irvine Medical Center, and Stanford University. Her courses have covered treatment of the cervical spine and mobilization of the thoracic spine. Students have also received her guidance as a mentor in physical therapy and outpatient orthopedics since 1985. Additionally, Walker has made presentations to members of the Orange County chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association on conditions of the pelvic girdle as well as glucosamine and chondroitin.

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714-997-5518

Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center

1111 W. Town & Country Dr.

Orange, CA 92868

Grace Walker Physical & Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist Suggests 5 Tips for Pregnancy and Low Back Pain

More and more women are having children after the age of 35. 

As a result, many women becoming pregnant are less physically active in their day to day lives. 

According to Grace Walker, PT, DPT, OTD, this decreased activity as well as the growing national prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle may contribute to an increase in back pain. Our team of physical therapy experts provide effective solutions for women with back pain during pregnancy.

Grace Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center’s Pregnancy and Lower Back Pain

Do’s & Don’ts:

• DO use ice 10 minutes before bed.

• DO pull your belly into your spine and breathe.

• DON’T bend at the waist, squat instead.

• DON’T twist while holding something in your arms.

• DON’T sleep on your back.

Stop Living in Pain!

Call Walker PT & Pain Center in Orange, California at (714) 997-5518

Our experts in pain relief provide fast and effective results .

Grace Walker, Caring Physical & Occupational Therapist's Success Story From a Raving Fan: Back Pain Relief in Pregnancy

Dr. Grace Walker and Husband at Chihuly Gardens in Seattle, WA

Dr. Grace Walker, physical & occupational therapist and nutritionist says that reasons for back pain can vary, but can usually be accounted for by one of the following:

• An increase in hormones
• A change of the body’s center of gravity
• Gaining additional weight
• A decline in posture
• Added stress

Grace Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center has the solution!

Success Story: “I have had back spasms due to pregnancy. The relief I have received has been
fantastic. The staff at Walker Physical Therapy& Pain Center is such a fantastic team! I feel that they have really listened to my problem, have been very thorough in evaluating the source of the problem, and came up with an effective remedy. I have experienced great relief. The team members have been
very courteous and attentive. This is my third experience with physical therapy and by far Walker
Physical Therapy & Pain Center has been the best! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone I come across needing physical therapy.” ~J. Murrie

 Call today for an Appointment!

714-997-5518
Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center
1111 W. Town & Country Dr.
Orange, CA 92868