Do you suffer from an aching back? Whether it is a short-lived muscle spasm, or a long-term problem, your back is telling you something! Your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, discs, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
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Do you suffer froman aching back? Whether it is a short-lived muscle spasm, or a long-term problem, your back is telling you something! Your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, discs, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It is the hub of your nervous system where messages to and from your brain travel to different parts of your body. It is so complex, that it takes years for you to master the ability to stand up straight, walk, and run. As we age, it is very common to suffer aches and pains in the lower back, typically because of poor posture and prolonged sitting, or previous injuries; however, aches and pains are a sign of underlying problems. Your spine relies on proper posture, alignment, strength, and coordination. When any one of these key areas doesn’t work right, strain and stress occur on the spine, sparking inflammation and pain. Inflammation weakens the spinal muscles and leg muscles, causing difficulty with everyday activities. Getting up and down from the floor, squatting, standing for long periods, and even walking can become a problem. This can really affect your life and the longer the problem persists, the more long-term damage can occur. Quickly Relieve Low Back Pain Most low back pain can easily be treated with Elite Physical Therapy and without the
need for surgery, or prolonged medication. Physical Therapy can reduce inflammation, restore proper function, restore normal back strength and prevent future injury. Maintaining and building muscle strength is particularly important to getting you back to doing the things you love to do, without worrying about the pain. Not all low back pain is the same, so your treatment will be tailored to for your specific symptoms and condition. Once the examination is complete, your Physical Therapist will evaluate the results, identify the factors that have contributed to your specific back problem, and design an individualized treatment plan for your specific back problem. Our Elite Physical Therapists have years of medical training and skills to thoroughly evaluate and pinpoint the cause of your back pain.
3 COMMON SPINE PROBLEM AREAS
Whether you have back pain, neck pain, or radiating arm / leg pain, we can help. Your spine must be flexible, strong, and healthy in order for you to maintain a pain
free body. We ensure that you’ll achieve the best results for your back/neck pain with the Elite Physical Therapy spine program.
UPPER SPINE Pain or injury here is often responsible for headaches to the scalp and face. This area helps with overall body balance and the ability to rotate the neck. Conditions involving the upper spine often present as limited motion and contribute to a forward head posture. As a result, this increases strain on the neck causing muscle pain and tension. MID SPINE Pain or injuries here can cause limited motion and mid-back pain. The nerves exiting this area are responsible for digestion, heart and lung function. Limited motion here also increases the amount of strain on the lower spine. LOWER SPINE A common area of low back pain and radiating leg pain. This area can cause a significant amount of back pain because it is supposed to rotate with walking. Furthermore, this is a common area for disc herniation that can cause pain, numbness and tingling into the buttocks, thighs, legs or feet.
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Patient Results
“I started working with her twice a week until I was fully back in the gym.” “I came into see an Elite Physical Therapist at the Attleboro office for a Dry Needling session after hurting my back at the gym. She took the extra time with me that day to see if she could find the root of the problem, which she did. From then, I started working with her twice a week until I was fully back in the gym. I’ve seen plenty of Physical Therapists in the past who just focus on the problem at hand. She took a step back and saw the whole picture and fixed the problem from the bottom up, literally. The front desk was also always a pleasure to talk to, even when I called to change my appointment every other week.” - H.A.
Practice News
Happy Sweet Sixteen! Elite Physical Therapy recently celebrated their SWEET SIXTEEN! Coffee & Donuts were enjoyed by our amazing patients in the morning and ice cream trucks came to visit all of our Elite locations for the staff to enjoy!
Events The Elite Crew enjoyed a gorgeous day with their friends and families at Ryan Park in North Kingstown, RI.
Exercise Essential Try this simple exercise to help you feel better! If you experience any pain or difficulty with this exercise, call an Elite Physical Therapist to help you.
Self Test
MINI SQUAT Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Perform a squatting motion initiated by bending at the hip. Only bend knees slightly, do not bend knees beyond 45 degrees. Rise up by straightening at the hip. Repeat 10 times.
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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Has Your PainReturned? 1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your Elite Physical Therapist.
2. Your Elite Physical Therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.
3. If further assessment is warranted, your Elite Therapist might recommend that you come in for an appointment, and call your Doctor to ask for a prescription order for Physical Therapy. CALL TODAY 401-737-4581
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