Do You Ignore Your Back Pain?

Do You Ignore Your Back Pain?

A recent survey showed that more than half of all first-time visits to a primary care physician for lower back pain were because the patient was unable to work or conduct daily activities. Twenty-five percent of patients visited a primary care physician because over- the-counter (OTC) drugs and treatments were ineffective. Medication and Bed Rest

Massage Therapy & Pain Management Massage therapy is, in fact, one of the best ways to center your mind and bring about awareness of your body, whether it’s stress in your life or a physical ailment causing you muscle tension and pain. It is also one of the best methods to reduce muscle strain and myofascial pain without drugs, for injured or stressed muscles as well as for individuals in a physical therapy program. Manage and reduce your muscle or myofascial tissue pain with massage therapy. Massage therapy aims to relax contractedmuscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulate stretch reflex in muscles to reduce pain. Massage treatment is not only beneficial for physical therapy patients or individuals looking to relax; massage can also help athletes to recover faster and improve mobility and flexibility. We have partnered with outside massage therapists to bring you the best massage therapy treatment. They offer their services within our facility, so you can easily transition from your physical therapy or workout without leaving the building. The sooner you get professional help, the faster you will get relief. This translates into fewer missed worked days and needless spending on OTC drugs that have unpleasant side effects. Putting off coming in for treatment could lead to loss of movement, loss of coordination and even loss of independence. Without proper mobility, stability and alignment your back structures will wear down similar to tires that are out of alignment. Seeking proper medical attention with our physical therapists, chiropractors and specialists will help you regain proper mobility and stability of your spine, reduce pain and teach you how to take care of your back. Give us a call today about getting your back in shape at Worcester Physical Therapy Services. Most lower back pain sufferers will first try OTC drugs and bed rest, but most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common daily activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much which contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back. How Our Treatments Help

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