P2 THE SPOKESMAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
ALIGN YOUR SPINE
BY ROBIN GAUDETTE
Health Hub
M
ovement of the human body is like a
symphony: The amount of coordina-
tion, efficiency and smoothness that is
the most simple of movements is astonishingly
complex and interesting. Your
spine is the center of move-
ment, but can also be the cen-
ter of pain for many people.
The Cleveland Clinic reported
this year that four out of five
Americans will suffer from
back pain during their life.
Correct exercise and proper
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ergonomics for activities of
daily living are at the top of the hit list for keep-
ing this incredible organ safe and healthy for life.
The spine is a column of interconnected
puzzle pieces: bones, muscles, nerves, tendons,
ligaments and a multitude of joints woven to-
gether as the pillar of support and movement
for the entire body to function. The spinal col-
umn consists of 33 vertebrae:
• 7 cervical (neck)
• 12 thoracic (upper torso)
• 5 lumbar (lower back)
• 5 sacral (pelvis)
• 4 coccyx (tailbone)
The vertebrae of the sacrum and coccyx
appear as one bone as they fuse together be-
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fore birth. The spine has three natural curves
that create the S-shape to the spine providing
strength and allows it to act like a spring. With
the three curves in proper alignment this opti-
mal position is called neutral spine.
Maintaining a neutral spine distributes body
weight evenly — protecting the individual parts
from stress, creating efficient movement and
giving you a healthier appearance. As in a sym-
phony the musculature of the spine works in a
coordinated effort to apply tension to maintain
curvature and erect posture. When this or-
chestra becomes “out of tune” or the different
instrumental sections aren’t balanced, there is
potential for misalignment of the spine with
potential long term consequences.
The cervical spine is responsible for hold-
ing up the weight of the head. When in normal
position over the thoracic spine the weight of
a human head is approximately 8-12 pounds.
Misalignment of the cervical spine can be
caused by poor posture habits, head place-
ment while looking at computer or cell phone
screens, and the improper positioning of a
backpack. Generally this can cause a forward
head posture, which has trickle down effects
to the rest of the spine. The weight of the head
in relation to the pressure it places on the spine
can increase by four times.
The thoracic spine is responsible for holding
the rib cage to protect the internal organs. For-
ward head posture can have a negative effect
on the curvature of the thoracic spine, excessive
forward reaching or bending in daily activities
or exercise can possibly increase this curve.
The lumbar spine is responsible for hold-
ing the body’s weight hence the greater curve in
the lower back. Not too much to ask! Sitting or
standing in one position for long periods of time,
incorrect lifting, and standing on uneven surfaces
can begin to cause malalignment in this area.
Ergonomics, the study of people’s efficiency
in their work environment looks at making the
activities one would do in their job the most
safe and efficient to their overall health. Now
enter the yearlong work-at-home pandemic to
make a mess of the science of ergonomics. In
2020 physicians and chiropractors saw more
back pain problems than other years. And
the International Association for the Study of
Pain (IASP) names 2021 as the Global Year
About Back Pain. IASP points out that exercise
trumps ergonomic fixes: lumbar supports, lift-
ing devices, job rotations and modifications in
preventing back pain.
If you have back pain start with your medi-
cal provider or physical therapist, hire a trainer,
join a gym, swim at the pool, walk — and focus
on your spine.
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Robin Gaudette is the aquatics wellness coordinator at the
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District. Contact her at
robin.gaudette@raprd.org.
POLICE & FIRE REPORT
The Spokesman will update items in the Police
Log when such a request is received. Any new
information, such as the dismissal of charges
or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more
information, call 541-548-2185.
Redmond Police Department
May 17
Burglary — A burglary was reported at 1:32 a.m.
in the 600 block of NW Jackpine Avenue.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
11:31 a.m. in the 3500 block of SW Valleyview
Drive.
12:53 p.m. in the 3100 block of SW Quartz Avenue.
2:08 p.m. in the 900 block of SW Veterans Way.
2:50 p.m. in the 800 block of SW 17th Street.
May 18
Burglary — A burglary was reported at 6:43 p.m.
in the 2900 block of SW Pumice Avenue.
Hit-and-run — Hit-and-run incidents were
reported at:
4:28 p.m. in the area of SW Highland Avenue and
SW 11th Street.
5:10 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Antler Avenue.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
8:13 a.m. in the 2000 block of SW 30th Street.
12:01 p.m. in the 3100 block of S. U.S. Highway 97,
and an arrest made.
2:04 p.m. in the 1500 block of W. Antler Avenue.
1:52 p.m. in the 1700 block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
6:35 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane,
and two arrests made. Both suspects were
charged with aggravated identity theft, criminal
possession of a forgery instrument, forgery, mail
theft, theft, giving false information to police and
impersonation. One suspect was also arrested
on an in-state warrant. The other suspect was
arrested on an out of state warrant and also
charged with negotiating a bad check.
9:54 p.m. in the 1300 block of SW Obsidian
Avenue.
Unauthorized entry — A vehicle was reported
entered at 6:18 p.m. in the 100 block of SW 16th
Street.
May 19
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 1:11 p.m. in the 900 block of SW
Veterans Way.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
1:25 p.m. in the 4500 block of SW Elkhorn Avenue.
1:46 p.m. in the 4500 block of SW Elkhorn Avenue.
Unauthorized use — A vehicle was reported
stolen at 11:58 a.m. in the 800 block of SW 11th
Street.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were reported at:
11:24 a.m. in the area of E. Antler Avenue and NE
Ninth Street, with injury.
6:01 p.m. in the 2400 block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
May 20
Theft — A theft was reported at 2:51 p.m. in the
800 block of NW Canyon Drive.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were reported at:
8:12 a.m. in the 1300 block of SW Canal Boulevard,
noninjury.
3:18 p.m. in the 700 block of SW Fifth Street, with
injury.
May 21
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
7:45 a.m. in the 2800 block of SW Quartz Avenue.
9:23 a.m. in the 1700 block of SW 31st Street.
11:49 a.m. in the 1600 block of SW Odem Medo
Road.
6:05 p.m. in the 800 block of SW Seventh Street.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were reported at:
1:08 a.m. in the 6400 block of SW Canal Boulevard,
with injury.
4:15 p.m. in the 3200 block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
May 22
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 10:54 a.m. in the 1800 block of SW
Salmon Avenue.
DUII — Riley Duaine Coe, 27, of Redmond
was arrested on suspicion of driving under the
influence of intoxicants at 1:25 a.m. following
a weapon reported in the 1600 block of SW
Obsidian Avenue, and was also charged with
menacing.
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 10:14 a.m. in the 900 block of SW 23rd
Street, and an arrest made.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
22:18 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane,
and an arrest made. The suspect was also charged
with criminal trespass and possession of less than
1 gram of heroin.
9:11 p.m. in the 3500 block of SW Pumice Avenue.
Vehicle crashes — Noninjury accidents were
reported at:
3:59 p.m. in the area of SW 27th Street and SW
Wickiup Avenue.
8:04 p.m. in the 700 block of SW Sixth Street.
May 23
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 1:05 p.m. in the 2400 block of SW
Wickiup Court.
Redmond Fire Runs
May 17
6:50 a.m. Unauthorized burning, 1100 SW Lake Ct.
9:49 a.m. Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle, in
the area of SW Quarry Avenue and S. U.S. Highway
97.
9:27 p.m. Authorized controlled burning, 9380 NE
Smith Rock Loop, Terrebonne.
May 18
5:28 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, noninjury, in the
area of NW 43rd Way, Terrebonne.
4:50 p.m. Authorized controlled burning, 1250 NE
Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne.
8:28 p.m. Electrical wiring/equipment problem,
1822 W. Antler Ave.
May 19
3:07 p.m. Passenger vehicle fire, 3100 SW
Highland Ave.
May 21
7:57 p.m. Passenger vehicle fire, 19318 NW O’Neil
Highway.
9:53 p.m. Building fire, 401 W. Antler Ave.
May 22
12:48 p.m. Gasoline or other flammable liquid
spill, 2522 SE Jesse Butler Circle.
May 23
12:46 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, noninjury, in
the area of U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 128.
1:15 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, with injury, in
the area of U.S. Highway 97 near milepost 124.
May 17-23: 96 Medical aid or transfer calls
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