Back pain is a common complaint among adults and seniors. According to the Health Policy Institute of Georgetown University, back pain affects 16 million American adults. This is a $12 billion burden to the US healthcare system per year.
On the upside, the prevalence of back pain cases has led to many available interventions to address the pain, with physical therapy as the most effective one. We offer physiotherapy pain treatments that help get to the source of the problem to heal faster at Outcomes Therapy.
So, how does physical therapy help with remedying back pain?
To begin, it is best to clarify what a physical therapy program can and cannot do.
While your physical therapist can evaluate your condition, design you a care plan, and give you a professional opinion, they cannot give you a medical diagnosis. You can only get that from a licensed health care professional. This distinction applies to all kinds of therapeutic services such as vestibular therapy and speech therapy services, among others.
That said, these do not limit the benefits of enlisting the help of a physical therapist for your back pain. Among these include:
- It can decrease your pain through passive physical therapy modalities such as heat/ice packs, ultrasound, iontophoresis, etc.
- It can address your pain areas through active modalities such as stretching, strengthening, low-impact aerobic conditioning, and other specialized exercises.
- It can boost your flexibility through manual approaches such as massage, mobilization, and manipulation.
These are only some of what you can expect from a physical therapy program. Need more information? Don’t hesitate to get in touch! We also offer occupational therapy and other forms of intervention aside from physical therapy.