Back pain is one of the primary reasons why people see their doctors or their physical therapists. Persistent, chronic back pain is experienced by 8% of adults in the U.S., but a physical therapist (PT) can help to lessen your pain while also teaching you strategies on how to avoid future injury. Physical therapy can help to relieve symptoms of back pain and also to restore functionality and flexibility. This can be done in lieu of surgery and to help prevent the need for surgery in the first ... [Read More]
Back Pain
Physical Therapy in Austin After Low Back Surgery
Any type of spinal surgery is considered a major procedure, as the spine contains and protects the spinal cord – which is the baseline of all nerve function. The spine also helps us stand up, lift, bend, and perform other motions. Regardless of the reason for your low back surgery, you will need to have physical therapy after your operation in order for your back and spine to recover properly. Let’s talk about why physical therapy is so important after spine surgery. Reasons for Spine ... [Read More]
Treatments for Back Pain
Back pain is debilitating for millions of people worldwide. Here in the U.S., it is one of the leading causes of missed work and disability. If a person sees a doctor for back pain, the physician is likely to recommend a variety of techniques to try to lessen the person’s pain. Conservative, less-invasive treatments for back pain are attempted first, including physical therapy, dry needling, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Let’s take a look at some of the ... [Read More]
Rotator Cuff Injury
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is the junction of 3 bones (the humerus, collarbone and scapula), 4 muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) as well as tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The combination of the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint are called the rotator cuff. When a rotator cuff injury happens, it can cause a lot of pain and reduce the function of the shoulder. Causes of A Rotator Cuff ... [Read More]
How Can Physical Therapy Relieve Back Pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments people experience. It is also the most common diagnosis that contributes to disability claims, time off work, and is one of the most common reasons why people see medical professionals every year, second only to the common cold. One of the reasons why back pain is so common is because there are so many different causes for it. Poor posture, being overweight, and poor lifestyle choices are just a few examples of why people experience back pain. ... [Read More]
