Lower back pain can affect your work performance and other daily activities. This pain will showcase itself differently among people — some may experience aching muscles, while others may feel a burning or stabbing sensation. Most lower back pain can be relieved at home. However, if you're looking to find additional relief without surgery, physical therapy can help. Let’s look at how a visit to your physical therapist can help you relieve lower back pain. What Causes Lower Back Pain? Anyone ... [Read More]
Lower Back Pain
How To Keep Lower Back Pain From Developing Into A Chronic Case
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The structures that make up the lower back are vulnerable to disease and injury that can cause varying degrees of pain. Some cases of low back pain are acute, meaning it only lasts for a short while and fades with conservative treatment. However, some cases can develop into chronic back pain. Chronic Back Pain Low back pain becomes chronic if it lasts for three months or longer. The pain may not be constant. The symptoms can come and go ... [Read More]
The Connection Between Obesity and Lower Back Pain
There is one thing chronic back pain sufferers are almost always asked to do, which is to lose weight. According to the American Obesity Association, back pain is a common problem among obese Americans. An estimated 36 percent of Americans are classified as obese. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, it was concluded that the risk for low back pain increases with a high body mass index (BMI), with obese people at greatest risk overall. Am I Obese? Obesity is defined as ... [Read More]
What Organs Can Cause Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is most commonly associated with problems of the spine, but did you know that inflammation and other problems with your internal organs can also cause back pain? This type of pain usually affects one side of the back, near where the organ is located. Irritation, inflammation, or infection of any of the organs in the central, abdominal, or pelvic region can produce lower back pain. Let’s talk about some of the main organs that can cause this pain, and where you can go for an ... [Read More]
How Can Physical Therapy Help Treat My Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is common and may not seem so serious, but sometimes, it can considerably affect your daily routine. If you have been experiencing lower back pain for a while, over-the-counter or at-home treatments can help a bit. However, physical therapy can provide a long-term solution to reduce pain significantly. Let’s talk about how physical therapy can help treat lower back pain and where you can go to find excellent and reliable therapists. Increase Mobility And Movement Rest is ... [Read More]
