Do you need a referral for Physical Therapy
California does not require a referral for physical therapy. Some insurances still require a referral - you can check with your plan.
Read moreYou need to see a physical therapist FIRST, for back pain
Early initiation of physical therapy helps you get better faster! Keeps you from missing days of work due to pain. Gets you back to the activities you love. And keeps you from having to rely on pain medication to do it.
Read moreHow to do a proper plank
How to do a proper plank
Planks are a great foundational core stability exercise to master before progressing onto more complex core exercises. Having a strong core will increase your trunk stability which helps to protect your spine and decrease risk for injury.
Keep your head, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles in alignment with each other.
To avoid straining your neck keep your eyes on your hands out in front of you, not up at a wall.
For positioning of your arms, make sure that your shoulders and elbows are lined up.
Keep a neutral spine from head to bottom. No sticking your bottom in the air or arching your back.
Avoid shrugging your shoulders and clenching your hands together.
Remember to breath.
--Kelsey Burlington