WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LOWBACK PAIN If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. For some people, back pain can return or hang on, leading to a decrease in quality of life or even to disability.
Signs and Symptoms. The symptoms of low back pain vary a great deal. Your pain might be dull, burning, or sharp. You might feel it at a single point or over a broad area. It might be accompanied by muscle spasms or stiffness. Sometimes, it might spread into one or both legs.
There are 3 different types of low back pain: • Acute: pain lasting less than 3 months • Recurrent: acute symptoms come back • Chronic: pain lasting longer than 3 months
A physical therapist can help you improve or restore mobility and reduce low back pain—in many cases, without expensive surgery or the side effects of medications. Treatments may include: • Manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, to improve the mobility of joints and soft tissues. • Specific strengthening and flexibility exercises. • Education about how you can take better care of your back. • Training for proper lifting, bending, and sitting; for doing chores both at work and in the home; and for proper sleeping positions. • Assistance in creating a safe and effective physical activity program to improve your overall health. • Use of ice or heat treatments or electrical stimulation to help relieve pain. If your pain lasts more than a few days or gets worse, schedule an appointment with us today.
Although low back pain is rarely serious or life threatening, there are several conditions that may be related to your low back pain, such as: • Degenerative disk disease • Lumbar spinal stenosis • Fractures
• Herniated disk • Osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis • Tumors of the spine
While we used to believe the above list contributed directly to low back pain, research has shown these conditions are also present in people without any pain (asymptomatic).
ATTENTION Pain Sufferers
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
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SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. Stretches Lower Back www.simpleset.net
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