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problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. Try Physical Therapy First A recent study analyzed approximately 150,000 insurance claims for adults between the ages 18 to 64 with recent diagnosis of back pain. Their research suggested that early intervention by physical therapist can help reduce the need for opioids which are known to be addictive, minimize the likelihood of unnecessary imaging, decreases the need for Emergency Room visits, and all while saving patients money on their total out-of-pocket cost (~$500). If you’re serious about treating your back pain and are looking for an evidenced based approach for that nagging ache or recently tweaked muscle, don’t delay - let one of our talented physical therapist at the Fitness Lab get you on the road to recovery today!
Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable—ruining your good time.
AS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PHYSICAL COMPLAINTS, OVER 80 PERCENT OF THE U.S. POPULATION WILL SUFFER FROM IT AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFETIME.
What Causes Back Pain? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes:
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• Improper lifting form • Limited hip, spine & thigh muscle flexibility • Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
• Spinal and core muscle weaknesses • Bad posture • Spinal muscle and tissue damage
UniversityofWashingtonHealthSciences/UWMedicine. “Earlyphysical therapybenefits low-backpain patients:Analysisof150kclaimsshowshealth,costupsides.”ScienceDaily.ScienceDaily,22May2018.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing—except for medication—can solve their back pain
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