Physical Therapy for the Low Back

Low Back Pain?

Age-related changes in bone strength, muscular tone, elasticity and disc structure leave the low back susceptible to injury. Pain can occur due to a sprain or strain of a muscle or ligament or pressure on the spinal nerves caused by a disc rupture or bulge.

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The Low Back

The low back, or lumbar region, includes an intricate system of bones (vertebrae), intervertebral discs, nerves, ligaments, muscles and joints which work together to support the weight of the upper body. While most low back pain is due to injury or trauma, pain may also be caused by conditions such as arthritis, disc disease and osteoporosis.

Common Low Back Conditions

Our Physical Therapists will develop a customized treatment plan to relieve your low back pain and restore mobility.

The most common low back injuries that are effectively treated with physical therapy are:

• Disc Bulge/Herniation/Deterioration
• Sciatica
• Osteoarthritis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylitis/Spondylolisthesis
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Treatment Options

Our team of Physical Therapists treat patients using evidence-based treatment techniques that speed recovery time, while reducing the risk of recurring pain in your low back:

• Manual therapy to decrease pain, increase range of motion and improve function
• Therapeutic exercises to strengthen back and trunk muscles that will improve functional movement patterns
• Functional exercises that are tailored to your activity level
• Self-management education to reduce chance of recurrence

Common Low Back Surgeries

Some low back conditions do not respond to physical therapy alone. In these instances, surgery is required and physical therapy is a follow-up treatment strategy. The most common back surgeries are:

• Discectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Laminectomy

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