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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Here’s a fact about back pain that may bring you some comfort: it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the world. Around 80% of people will have back pain at least once. So, if you’re suffering now, you probably aren’t the only one! BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP!
Of course, that thought does little to help if your back pain keeps you from performing day-to-day activities — as it often does. Back pain is often accompanied by mobility restrictions that make walking, rising from sitting, or bending over difficult. And if left untreated, it can sometimes lead to long-term pain and dysfunction. At Restore Physical Therapy, we know how debilitating back pain can be. Our team of dedicated physical therapists will help you understand the cause or causes of your back pain and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that will let you get back to the activities you love to do. Call our clinic today to set up your initial consultation! What Causes Back Pain? One of the reasons that back pain is so common is that it’s associated with several different injuries, underlying conditions, or lifestyle factors. That said, most back pain is non-specific, meaning it’s not caused by a specific disease or specific structural problem, but caused by mechanical issues. Mechanical issues are difficult to pinpoint and may include multiple tissues in and around the spinal joints.
mobility limitations or weakness you’re struggling with. Here are some of the more common sources of back pain that we see at our clinic: • Strains and Sprains: A strain occurs when you injure the muscles in your back. A sprain occurs when you injure the ligaments that link your spinal vertebrae. Both can cause pain and limited mobility, and they often result from lifting with improper form (such as twisting while lifting) or attempting to lift something too heavy. • Herniated Discs: Soft, flexible discs separate and cushion your spinal vertebrae. If one of those discs herniates — that is protrudes out — and irritates a nearby nerve, it can lead to intense pain, feeling “stuck” in a stooped over position, and often pain down the leg known as sciatica. • Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the world, occurring when the cartilage and bone tissue in a joint degenerate and become inflamed. While we often associate it with the hips, knees, or hands, it can occur in the spine, too. Spinal osteoarthritis is sometimes called spondylosis.
• Lifestyle Factors: Several factors can contribute to lower back pain, including
The first step in treating your back pain is understanding what’s contributing to it. Our therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation to help us learn as much as possible about your experience with back pain, including screening for any
improper posture, prolonged sitting, or weakness in the muscles that wrap and support your spine (your core muscles).
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WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY AT RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY IS YOUR BACK PAIN SOLUTION
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While back pain often resolves on its own within 1-3 months, physical therapy is an excellent choice for people with particularly intense pain or extremely restrictive mobility. It’s also useful for people with chronic back pain — defined as pain that lingers past that three-month mark. We customize all our back pain treatment plans according to your specific needs: the location and severity of your back pain, any mobility restrictions, your ability level, and overall goals. We’ll work to address the underlying issues causing your pain rather than simply masking the symptoms. How will we do this? Through a blend of the following techniques: Manual therapy helps manage pain, promote blood circulation, and improve mobility. We customize all our back pain treatment plans according to your specific needs: the location and severity of your back pain, any mobility restrictions, your ability level, and overall goals. We’ll work to address the underlying issues causing your pain rather than simply masking the symptoms. How will we do this? Through a blend of the following techniques: Manual therapy helps manage pain, promote blood circulation, and improve mobility. A personalized therapeutic exercise plan improves the strength, flexibility, and endurance of your back and core muscles. Muscle weakness significantly contributes to lower back pain, so exercise is a must. Specialized training, such as proper techniques and activities that simulate functional movements you’ll need to perform (i.e., squats, lunges, lifting, etc.). Specialized training, such as proper techniques and activities that simulate functional movements you’ll need to perform (i.e., squats, lunges, lifting, etc.). It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! While back pain often resolves on its own within 1-3 months, physical therapy is an excellent choice for people with particularly intense pain or extremely restrictive mobility. It’s also useful for people with chronic back pain — defined as pain that lingers past that three-month mark. A personalized therapeutic exercise plan improves the strength, flexibility, and endurance of your back and core muscles. Muscle weakness significantly contributes to lower back pain, so exercise is a must.
Prevention strategies help reduce future back pain incidents. These strategies might include postural corrections or suggestions for at-home exercises, such as a walking program or regular strength and mobility practice. Get Moving Again with Physical Therapy! Back pain is more than just pain. It can severely restrict your mobility, leading to less exercise and movement, further contributing to pain and dysfunction. The Restore Physical Therapy team is here to help you break that cycle and find relief from back pain for good. Call us today to schedule an appointment! Sources: https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-low-back-pain • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32669487/ • https://www.cochranelibrary.com/ cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004057.pub3/full Sources: https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-low-back-pain • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32669487/ • https://www.cochranelibrary.com/ cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004057.pub3/full
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Exercise Essentials Start on your back with your knees bent. Slowly bring both knees to your chest. Grasp your knees. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat. Double Knee To Chest Start on your back with your knees bent. Slowly bring both knees to your chest. Grasp your knees. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat.
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Patient Success Stories “ ” “…I highly recommend Restore Physical Therapy for one’s therapy needs.” “ Needing physical therapy following shoulder surgery, I received several recommendations for Restore Physical Therapy. After meeting with Dave, I made the decision to place my rehabilitation in his capable hands. Great decision! The facility is well-equipped and the atmosphere is friendly. Dave closely monitored my activities and progress. I, as well as my surgeon were pleased with my results. As might be expected, I highly recommend Restore Physical Therapy for one’s therapy needs.” — Timothy H. — Actual 5 Star Google Review
Kyle McIntyre, PT, DPT
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Dr. Kyle McIntyre received his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from Kean University in Union, NJ. Kyle is local to the area as he grew up in Mount Laurel and attended Lenape High School. From there he went on to graduate from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with his bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science. While attending TCNJ he was a four year member of the College’s wrestling team. He is still very involved in the area with wrestling where he coaches children aged from kindergarten to high school. Prior to his time at Restore, Kyle was a clinician at numerous settings/clinics including where he was trained in High Intensity Gait Training for Neuro Rehab He also had an emphasis on Sport Specific PT. Kyle takes a very hands on approach and believes in addressing the root of the problem rather than masking the issue with medication. He enjoys working with neurological conditions including stroke/brain injury as well as with athletes who are returning to sport. In his free time Kyle enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking, the beach, golfing, snowboarding and traveling the world. If he is not doing these, he is probably with friends, his family, his dog or coaching.
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