P.T. Treatment For Low Back Pain
Tired of low back pain limiting you?
Approximately 70% of people you know will experience low back or neck pain at some point in their lives.
What are the signs/symptoms of low back pain?
Recurring pain or pain that never stops
Swelling and stiffness in the spine
Limitations to activity secondary to pain
Tingling, burning, numbness and/or sharp pain that radiates to your legs
Problems sitting or standing
Decrease in range of motion
Decreased balance
Difficulty walking
Muscular weakness and loss of endurance
“I started working with them after low back pain and a herniated disk a few years ago and was instantly impressed... ”
How is low back pain treated?
Our physical therapists will assess how you move as well as your strength and muscle length. Your coordination, gait and balance will also be examined. Most importantly, Anderson & Cattone P.T. will watch you perform functional movement. How you squat, lift and even sleep play a huge role in creating - or preventing - low back pain. Very commonly the best treatment is simply to reprogram basic movement strategies, not overprescribing exercises you have to do at home! Sometimes just changing how you walk can make all the difference in the world. Take out what is causing the problem before adding more exercise in.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is used to decrease pain and improve the mobility of patients experiencing pain. When treating the low back it may include joint and soft tissue mobilization/manipulation of the thoracic and lumbar spine in addition to the S.I. Joints and hip to restore proper mechanics.
Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic exercise programs are developed and tailored to the patients’ specific diagnosis. Therapeutic exercise teaches patients proper movement patterns and improves strength and endurance. All are necessary to fully heal from dysfunction. Treatment will initially focus on improving activation and control of all muscles necessary to stabilize the lumbar spine and decrease discomfort. As control improves and pain permits, a more comprehensive approach will be used to restore full strength and mobility of the lower extremities and trunk.
NeuFit Neubie
Using our state-of-the-art electronic stimulation device, we can re-wire your nervous system to completely change dysfunctional movement strategies causing the low back pain. In most cases, three to four sessions is all it takes to permanently improve or eliminate the low back pain.
Treatment strategies differ for every patient. We use varying amounts of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and of course patient education to solve:
Muscle imbalances (tight or weak)
Hypermobility/instability (increased motion)
Hypomobility (loss of motion)
Decreased mobility of muscle, tissue or fascia (connective tissue)
Inhibited muscles
Postural issues ("bad habits")
Learn more about low back pain and specific treatment strategies.