Back Pain Relief
Physical Therapy Is the Key To Back Pain Relief
Do you ever have nagging back pain that always ruins your morning? Are you suffering from achy pain that reaches into your back, buttocks, or even thigh? Are you having to watch what you do because you fear you may throw out your back? Well, you’re not alone.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the most commonly reported pain across the nation is actually back pain. One out of every four Americans has had some form of back pain in the past three months.
Numerous factors could be causing your back pains, but regardless of the cause, at The Physical Therapy Institute, our physical therapists can help you get the back pain relief you’ve been looking for!
Why Does My Back Hurt?
There are several reasons you may be experiencing back pain, and identifying the root cause can be difficult. Fortunately, . Our highly trained Pennsylvania physical therapist can help determine all the factors contributing to your condition and provide a comprehensive plan to address them all!
With PT, there is no need for harmful painkilling drugs like opioids, and can likely help you to avoid an invasive surgical procedure in the future. Contact The Physical Therapy Institute today to get started with your personal back pain relief at our West View, Monaca Clinic, Bower Hill Clinic, Burgettstown, Derry, Warrendale, Robinson, Pittsburgh, Murrysville, Mount Pleasant, Mt Lebanon, Morningside, Moon Township, Monroeville, Plum, Mon Valley, White Oak, Lower Burrell, Jeannette, Clinic Irwin, Harrison City, Greensburg, Greensburg, Elizabethtown or Clinic Washington physical therapy program!
Some of the most common conditions that lead to back pain include:
Poor posture and prolonged positions
Our spines are designed to move. One of the most common causes of back pain is poor posture/prolonged positions. Our modern society is far more sedentary than past generations, and the incidence of back pain continues to grow.
Back pain caused by poor posture is commonly associated with prolonged activities like sitting and standing. When you sustain a posture, you can irritate the tissues in your body, leading to pain, dysfunction, and over time even inflammation or injury.
Bulging or Herniated discs
The discs are specialized tissue between two vertebrae (i.e., spine bones). The discs help direct our spines’ movement and absorb forces and protect the bones from injury.
The discs are particularly vulnerable to injury from bending and twisting movements, primarily when associated with lifting in these positions. The disc is also susceptible to prolonged postures related to sitting or awkward tasks.
Injury to the discs can cause significant pain in the back and lead to a more serious condition known as radiculopathy (i.e., nerve pain) in your thigh, leg, or foot (aka sciatica).
The good news is that physical therapy at our Physical Therapy Institute can help you if you struggle with pain associated with disc problems.
Sprain/Strain
A back sprain occurs when you overstretch the ligaments in your spine, whereas a back strain occurs when you overstretch your back muscles. These types of injuries are often associated with a lifting injury or an accident (i.e., motor vehicle accident, slip, or fall).
Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
Degenerative disc disease is another common cause of back discomfort and is most commonly associated with aging. Smoking, certain medications, and injury can also lead to degenerative changes.
Pain associated with degenerative disc disease often presents with changes to mobility and is commonly felt when initiating movement after a prolonged position (i.e., sitting, standing, or lying).
People often describe a dull, painful ache in the lower back that gets worse with standing or walking for lengthy periods.
Regardless of the cause of your back pain, our Pennsylvania physical therapist can help get to the root of your problem and, more importantly, give you the tools to resolve your pain!
Get back in control with physical therapy!
For many, back pain will thankfully be a fleeting. However, what many don’t know, is that the underlying problem of poor joint movement, core weakness, and poor muscle coordination, is a catalyst for future back injury, which can be significantly worse.
Back pain is treatable through physical therapy. Our physical therapist creates a personalized treatment plan for you that will be tailored to your diagnosis. The early stages of your treatment will focus on quick pain relief.
As your pain reduces, our physical therapist will key in more on strengthening your core muscle group with specific therapeutic exercises and stretches. With these exercises and techniques, the goal will be to increase your strength and range of motion to prevent re-injury of your spine. Last, we teach you the ins and outs of ergonomics and ways to make sure you know how to take care of your spine in order to avoid future problems.
No matter how severe the pain may be, we will help you get on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. Make back pain a thing of the past and request an appointment with one of our specialists at The Physical Therapy Institute today at West View, Monaca Clinic, Bower Hill Clinic, Burgettstown, Derry, Warrendale, Robinson, Pittsburgh, Murrysville, Mount Pleasant, Mt Lebanon, Morningside, Moon Township, Monroeville, Plum, Mon Valley, White Oak, Lower Burrell, Jeannette, Clinic Irwin, Harrison City, Greensburg, Greensburg, Elizabethtown or Clinic Washington!
