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18 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, May 21,1994 Flexibility, Strength Are the Keys to a - Pain-Free Back by Dr. Dianne Lott The key to a strong and healthy back lies in the Strength and Flexibility Flexibility of the muscles in the back, legs and abdomen. Strength in the absence absence of flexibility can lead to problems problems just as fast as flexibility without strength. Even if you have never experienced experienced back pain, your muscular strength and flexibility may be lacking lacking and you may be at risk of developing developing a back problem. Many people confuse stretching .(for increased flexibility) with "exercise" (strengthening (strengthening for increased power). A stretch is used to warm up the muscle and gently increase its length so it will allow allow the joints to move through their 'full range of motion. It allows the muscle.to relax and loosen up and allows allows the joints to do their job properly. properly. A Slow, Sustained, Relaxing, 30- 60 second stretch for each muscle group is best. Never Bounce, never Overstretch, always Breathe and always always concentrate on whole body Relaxation. Relaxation. It is such a simple and relaxing relaxing thing to do, yet many of us neglect to work on flexibility. Our muscles stay shortened and tight and stop our joints from moving. This results results in poor body mechanics and eventually pain. Strength, on the other hand, is the muscles' ability to work hard against a load of some sort. To increase strength, you must work the muscle against resistance. This causes the muscle to grow in size and thus can work harder and longer. Please don't think that you strengthen a muscle because you do stretches. Also, please don't think that you stretch a muscle by lifting weights or running or swimming, etc. Only a combination of strength and flexibility will keep your back healthy and strong. Just like good nutrition, nutrition, these habits must be for life. If you don't continually work at it, you will lose any benefit you may have gained while you maintained the good habits. Those old aches and pains will return and you won't bo able to do the activities you'd become become accustomed to. Both Strength and Flexibility are easy to maintain, but you have to put out the effort daily! Ask your health care professional about the national back fitness test and see if you can pass! Dr. Lott is a local Chiropractor. You can reach her at 697-0355. Advertise Rhone 623-3303 Helps Smokers Kick their Habit Take advantage, of the Lung Association's Association's Stop Smoking Program Countdown. At Countdown you will learn how to exchange negative habits for a more health lifestyle. Sessions of this popular and successful program will begin in Oshawa at the Lung Associ- ation - 40 King St. W. 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