PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
“The staff worked with me to individualize my recovery. Getting rid of all the knots in my muscles using their hands-on technique has been the best improvement to my ability to move. Great staff, always positive and supportive.” - Louise Louise came to us with back pain, and today she walked out with no pain! LOWER BACK PAIN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical therapy is a great resource for lower back pain because it addresses the cause of the pain, rather than simply attempting to hide the symptoms. Working with a physical therapist can help you to experience improved range of motion, to restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have experienced atrophy through lack of use, and also reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage. can help you begin to overcome your back pain with everyday activities. This can include: • Making changes to the type of shoes that you wear so that your back is getting more support with every step. Sometimes, using special insoles can significantly improve your back pain. • Adjusting your sleeping habits, or perhaps investing in a new mattress so that your back has more support at night.
When working with a physical therapist, youmay also be guided through different lifestyle changes that you can make that
• Using more lumbar support at work or on your commute by using a special chair or chair cover.
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