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Back Pain Slowing You Down? Physical Therapy Can Help! Health & Wellness Newsletter
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. 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 mobility limitations or weakness you’re struggling with.
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! 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 Therapy West 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.
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3 Simple Back Pain Prevention Tips
Tip 1: Exercise Regular physical activity helps strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize your spine. Find something that suits your interests and ability level, such as daily walks, simple resistance exercises, or dance fitness classes. Tip 2: Minimize Sitting Prolonged sitting can have wide-ranging effects, including increased pressure on your spine. If you have a desk job, get up and move around every 30 minutes or so, even if it’s just to stand up and stretch. Tip 3: Ask for Help When it comes to lifting heavy objects, don’t get ambitious! Ask for help when lifting anything heavy or awkwardly shaped, and make sure you’re using proper lifting techniques. Not sure what those are? Our therapists will happily show you how to lift without risking injury. While these tips can get you started, the Therapy West Physical Therapy physical therapists can help you develop a customized back pain prevention plan. We’ll help you identify any lifestyle factors that might put you at risk of developing back pain and then work with you to address them.
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Why Physical Therapy Is Your Back Pain Solution
• 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.). • 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 Therapy West 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!
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.
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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NCV/EMG Testing: How We’ll Get to the Bottom of Your Back Pain
Back pain is so prevalent because it can have several potential causes, ranging from injury to mechanical issues. Correctly identifying the cause of your specific back pain is crucial in getting you the treatment you need. The onsite diagnostic testing services at Therapy West Physical Therapy can help us get to the bottom of your back pain. We offer both EMG and NCV tests. Together, they can provide a comprehensive picture of your nerve and muscle health. EMG vs NCV: What’s the Difference? An EMG test evaluates the electrical activity in your body’s muscles, helping us to know whether your muscles are properly responding to nerve signals. It can help us diagnose or rule out several muscular injuries and disorders, such as muscular dystrophy or pinched nerves. An NCV test evaluates how quickly electrical signals travel along your nerves, making it a great choice for identifying issues in the nerves themselves. It can help us diagnose or rule out various neuropathies, including problems with your sciatic nerve.
We often perform both tests during a session. The process is simple and requires little prep on your part. EMG/NCV testing is a powerful tool in addressing back pain. To get started, schedule your appointment today!
Source: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/electromyography-emg-and-nerve-conduction-studies/
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