AmeriWell Clinics, a multi-specialty clinical practice serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, is reminding Gaithersburg residents to take care of their backs during the summer season. With longer days drawing people outdoors for yard work and home projects, the clinic's chiropractors have observed a familiar increase in lower back pain cases.
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and summer often exacerbates it. Activities such as mulching, planting, lifting bags of soil, pressure-washing decks, and tackling neglected home projects place significant strain on muscles that may not be conditioned for such exertion. Often, the pain develops gradually from hours of bending, twisting, and lifting after months of lighter activity.
"Every summer we see the same pattern," said Dr. Ali R. Ramezan, DC, CEO of AmeriWell Clinics. "People feel wonderful in the sunshine, spend a full Saturday in the yard, then wake up Sunday wondering what happened to their lower back. The encouraging part is that most of these strains are preventable with a few small changes to how you move and pace yourself."
AmeriWell recommends several simple habits to prevent summer soreness: warming up with light dynamic stretching or a short walk before starting work; lifting with the legs rather than the back by bending at the knees and keeping loads close to the body; breaking up repetitive tasks and taking short rest periods; staying hydrated to reduce muscle cramping and fatigue; and listening to the body, stopping if sharp or lingering pain occurs.
When discomfort persists for more than a few days or interferes with daily activities, it is advisable to seek professional evaluation. For those new to chiropractic care, AmeriWell guides patients through their first visit step by step, from initial consultation to a personalized care plan tailored to individual needs.
AmeriWell Clinics provides chiropractic, physical therapy, and medical care for conditions including back and neck pain, car-accident injuries, and sports-related injuries, emphasizing a patient-first, drug-free approach. The clinic treats a wide range of conditions with gentle, drug-free methods aimed at lasting relief and recovery.
