Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world, affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including lack of activity, too much activity, lifestyle factors, muscle strain, ligament sprain, herniated disc, and arthritis.

Physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment for back pain. Physical therapists can help you reduce back pain, improve range of motion, improve your overall strength, and teach you how to prevent and mitigate future episodes.

Your physical therapy treatment plan for back pain may include:

• Exercise: Exercise is a essential part of any back pain treatment plan. Exercise can help strengthen your back and core muscles, improve your access to different positions and postures, and increase your flexibility. Your physical therapist will develop a personalized exercise program for you that is tailored to your specific needs and goals while addressing your pain.

• Education: Your physical therapist will teach you how to manage your back pain at home. This may include instruction on lifestyle factors, movement and posture or positioning.

• Manual therapy: Manual therapy is a hands-on approach to treatment that can help improve range of motion, reduce pain, and improve muscle function. Your physical therapist may use a variety of manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, and joint mobilization.

Physical therapy can help you:

• Reduce pain

• Improve range of motion

• Strengthen your back and hip muscles

• Learn how to manage and prevent future back pain episodes

• Return to your normal activities