Low Back Pain
Low back pain is something almost everyone will suffer from at a point in their lives. It will occur in 90% of individuals at a point in life. Most low back pain is usually either due:
Having one of our therapists evaluate your low back pain is extremely important for a successful outcome. These different types of low back pain have different exercises, stretches and treatments. By doing unadvised exercises you may be further irritating your low back pain. Understanding your activities of daily living is also very important, as tasks like driving, sleeping and bending need to be done properly to prevent further pain.
Treatment for low back pain includes:
Evaluation is very important in order to provide an accurate diagnosis, individual-specific exercises and symptom relief. Please give us a call if you have low back pain!
- Sprain of a Lumbar Facet Joint
- Sprain of the Vertebral Discs (Tissue Between Vertebra)
- Other Causes (Trauma, Disease, etc.)
Having one of our therapists evaluate your low back pain is extremely important for a successful outcome. These different types of low back pain have different exercises, stretches and treatments. By doing unadvised exercises you may be further irritating your low back pain. Understanding your activities of daily living is also very important, as tasks like driving, sleeping and bending need to be done properly to prevent further pain.
Treatment for low back pain includes:
- Manual Therapy (Trigger point therapy, massage therapy) - to reduce spasm and relieve tightness
- Mobilisation and Manipulation of the Low Back - to improve mobility in specific joints
- Exercises - to strengthen the muscles surrounding the low back, and to make sure body mechanics are good, to prevent another episode of pain
- Taping - For support and stability
- Modalities (Ultrasound, Electrotherapy) - to reduce pain, improve mobility while in acute pain
Evaluation is very important in order to provide an accurate diagnosis, individual-specific exercises and symptom relief. Please give us a call if you have low back pain!