Back Pain

A common site of back pain is in the lumbar region, the lower part of the back. Since your lumbar spine is stressed most with bending, stooping, sitting, and lifting.
Frequent performance of these activities can further irritate a back with degenerative changes.
The spine consists of 24 jointed bones called vertebrae, stacked with spongy discs in between. In addition, the stacked vertebrae form a boney tube in which the spinal cord descends (other major nerves pass through the nerves between the vertebrae).

Modalities:

We offer state-of-the-art modalities including:

  • ultrasound/phonophoresis
  • low level laser
  • electrical stimulation

Manual Therapy:

We provide a wide variety of manual therapy techniques including:

  • massage
  • soft tissue mobilization
  • range of motion
  • manual stretching
  • deep tissue mobilization
  • trigger point release
  • myofacial work
These techniques are utilized to increase joint motion, reduce muscle spasm, increase flexibility, reduce scar tissue, and increase mobility.

Flexibility:

Since flexibility is so critical for improvement in functional and walking ability, our protocols consist of a flexibility component to increase both trunk and lower extremity range of motion.



Strengthening:

Trunk and lower extremity stability through core strengthening are key factors in preventing and treating back pain. This is especially true for patients performing lifting tasks. In addition, patients who have sedentary jobs with significant sitting periods are at risk for loss of trunk strength. Strength regimens can reduce low back pain during sitting activities as well.

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