 As the holiday season draws near, the prospect of extended journeys to reunite with family and friends looms ahead for many of us. The least desirable companion on these trips? Lower back pain. Whether it stems from prolonged sitting, less-than-ideal posture, or an unfortunate injury, lower back pain can indeed be a significant challenge. The good news is that a multitude of treatments and exercises exist to offer relief and enhance your overall sense of well-being, so ensure a blissful holiday season!  Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Exercises for Lower Back PainCat-Cow Stretch: Start on your hands and knees, arching your back up like a cat and then lowering it while lifting your head and tailbone. This gentle stretch helps improve flexibility and mobility in the spine.  Pelvic Tilts: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and press your lower back into the floor. Hold for a few seconds before releasing. This exercise strengthens the core and stabilizes the lower back.  Bird-Dog Exercise: On hands and knees, extend one arm and the opposite leg simultaneously. This exercise improves balance and strengthens the core muscles, providing support to the lower back.  Combining therapeutic treatments like cupping, dry needling, Graston technique, and laser therapy with targeted exercises can be a powerful strategy for managing and preventing lower back pain. As we venture into another festive season together, let's make a commitment to prioritize our healtgh and well-being.
By embracing these holistic approaches, we can bid farewell to lower back discomfort and elevate our overall quality of life during this joyous holiday time. Cheers to a holiday season filled with comfort, well-being, and an active, pain-free year ahead! 🎄
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 We're excited to announce our Grand Opening: Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 10am until 2pm! Come celebrate the opening of the new storefront at 32 Bank Row, in the center of Pittsfield. Snacks and refreshments will be served, along with door prizes featuring local small businesses!  Take a look at the new space where we offer elite recovery for every day athletes. Our main Recovery Treatment and Assessment services have their own designated area to focus on getting you back to what you love to do: run, swim, lift, or basketball.  We will be showcasing our new Power Hour Service of cold plunge, sauna, and normatec compression. Rejuvenate your body and mind as a solo meditative experience or a small group of up to four of your friends. Only want 1 of the power hour parts? Just want the cold plunge? Hop right in! Only want the normatec? Kick those feet back! Need to get warm from this winter chill? Grab a robe and get cozy!  I'm excited for this next chapter to begin and to share it with our Berkshires community! A HUGE thank you to all of my patients, family, friends, and supportive husband who has enabled me to get to where we are. I couldn't have done this without you all. Let's celebrate our success!!
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