orthotics

There are many events that can lead to Low Back Pain (LBP), and sometimes it just occurs for reasons that are not clear, such as the buildup of stresses that occurs over time. Many causes of low back pain have been described such as bending over “wrong,” combined with bending and twisting, lifting, over reaching, climbing, sitting too long, repetitious activities at home or work, sports injuries, being out of shape, and so on. But what about balance? Poor balance can lead to falling, which is the #1 cause of injuries in the elderly, ANYTHING that we can do to improve our balance should help prevent falls and hence low back injuries. Let’s look at strategies to improve our balance…