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MEN’S HEALTH MONTH: DON’T DELAY TREATMENT FOR YOUR BACK PAIN
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Physical Therapists are experts in differentiating the cause of your symptoms and developing the appropriate treatment plan for you, whether it is muscle, joint or nerve related. In the rare event of a more serious condition, Physical Therapists are highly trained in recognizing these “red flag” signs and symptoms and will refer you out to a specialist. How Excel Physical Therapy Can Help At Excel Physical Therapy, we offer a variety of services to address your back pain including Manual Therapy, the McKenzie Method, Graston Technique, exercise, stability training and more. We will provide you with useful, applicable education to maximize your workplace ergonomics, athletic performance, or lifting mechanics so you can pick up your grandkids or crush a gym workout without pain. With our flexible hours including evenings and weekends, we can accommodate your busy work or family schedule. Many insurances offer Direct Access (DA) benefits where you do not need a Physician referral to see a Physical Therapist. If you don’t have DA benefits, don’t worry! Our team can help you obtain a referral and recommend a Physician if needed. We can schedule your Initial Evaluation within 24-48 hours after calling one of our clinics, ensuring you are taken care of as soon as possible.
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While acute back pain (first 4-6 weeks after injury/ onset) can be resolved in the majority of cases, individuals often delay seeking treatment, which can lead to both chronic pain and injury recurrence where symptoms often feel worse. 3,4
By Sarah Pichini, PT, DPT Excel PT - West Chester
The Benefits of Starting Physical
Therapy EARLY for Acute Back Pain Early access to Physical Therapy (PT) in the acute phase after injury/onset has been shown to reduce pain, minimize the risk of injury recurrence and decrease overall healthcare costs, including the utilization of diagnostic imaging, injections, medication or surgery. 3,5 In addition, the current American College of Physicians clinical practice guidelines suggest nonpharmacologic treatments (such as PT) are highly recommended and considered best practice in the treatment of acute back pain². These guidelines also emphasize the importance of remaining active during an acute episode of back pain, as physical activity has superior outcomes compared to rest. Back pain can sometimes be related to other issues such as sciatica or new symptoms in the leg(s) including numbness, tingling and burning. In a recent study, those who were referred to Physical Therapy by their Primary Care Provider in the acute stage of sciatica experienced less pain and disability compared to those who did not receive Physical Therapy6. In addition, those who received Physical Therapy continued to report better outcomes after one year.
While we hope you remain healthy and pain-free, Excel Physical Therapy is here and happy to help you.
1. Gianola S, Castellini G, Andreano A, et al. Effectiveness of treatments for acute and sub-acute mechanical non-specific low back pain: protocol for a systematic review and network meta- analysis. Syst Rev. 2019;8(1):196. Published 2019 Aug 8. doi:10.1186/s13643-019-1116-3 2. Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, Forciea MA; Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians. Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-530. doi: 10.7326/M16-2367. Epub 2017 Feb 14. PMID: 28192789 3. Casazza BA. Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):343-50. PMID: 22335313. 4. Delitto A, George SZ, Van Dillen L, et al. Low back pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012;42(4):A1-A57. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.42.4.A1 5. Ojha HA, Wyrsta NJ, Davenport TE, Egan WE, Gellhorn AC. Timing of Physical Therapy Initiation for Nonsurgical Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Effects on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Feb;46(2):56-70. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6138. Epub 2016 Jan 11. PMID: 26755406. 6. Fritz JM, Lane E, McFadden M, Brennan G, Magel JS, Thackeray A, Minick K, Meier W, Greene T. Physical Therapy Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2021 Jan;174(1):8-17. doi: 10.7326/M20-4187. Epub 2020 Oct 6. PMID: 33017565; PMCID: PMC7856080.
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