Back Pain Relief
Chronic back pain is often a sign of something more serious going on. But even if the pain is new and sudden (and not something you’ve experienced for a period of time) it can be worth visiting a physical therapist to explore how a few sessions could alleviate your pain and prevent further damage.
In some cases we’ve helped people avoid costly surgeries through rehabilitation — improving overall mobility and reducing pain naturally.
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How Does Physical Therapy Help With Back Pain?
Physical therapy involves what are called passive and active modalities as methods of alleviating pain and helping the body to heal.
Passive modalities include things like applying ice, massage, or even heat to soothe sore areas. Active modalities are where you are in motion, such as stretches and controlled exercises to ultimately improve range motion and relieve pain.
Physical therapists carefully assess the problem areas and create treatment plans to properly address what is causing the pain. These treatment plans restore strength and promote healing.
What Types Of Back Pain Does Physical Therapy Help With?
Back Injuries
Back injuries can occur from a slip and fall, a car accident, or even from picking up something heavy that causes a strain. This type of pain is typically sharp and sudden, in the lower back right after the injury occurs.
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc is a bulge caused when the jelly-like material between spinal discs spills out through a tear. When this happens there isn’t anything left to absorb the friction between bones. This condition tends to radiate from the lower back or legs, and sometimes even feels like an electric shock when standing or walking.
Spinal Stenosis
This condition occurs when the spaces within your spine become narrower. This ends up creating pressure on the nerves and then causing pain. This pain may slowly build over time and present as pain in the lower back with numbness or tingling. Sometimes it even causes trouble with walking.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal discs can stiffen over time due to aging and the rigors of life. When the intervertebral discs deteriorate it will result in pain as the discs rub together. Most people end up with some degree of disc degeneration, but in severe cases it can cause intense, radiating pain in the lower back.
How Can I Get Physical Therapy If I’m In Pain?
Luckily, you don’t need a referral from your general doctor to see a physical therapist. If you’re in pain and want to explore non-surgical solutions, simply give us a call.
You don’t need insurance to visit, either. The reason we don’t take insurance is that any medical practice that accepts it must abide by mandates the insurance companies put in place about how the visits must be carried out and how treatments work.
We believe in having the freedom to treat people as needed in a customized fashion specific to their needs.