Don’t Ignore Your Lower Back Pain!
Are you someone who pushes through those mysterious aches and pains that crop up occasionally? Do you just assume your lower back pain will get better on its own? While this can work out, it’s not a guarantee. If you’re struggling with back pain, make an appointment with GO Physical Therapy and seek the treatment you deserve.
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments globally, with an estimated 80% of people experiencing it at some point. But just because it’s a common experience doesn’t mean it can’t cause complications: around 23% of the world’s population suffers from chronic back pain, pain that lingers for longer than three months.
The good news is that physical therapy can resolve most cases of back pain through techniques like manual therapy and therapeutic exercise — no surgery or dangerous pain medications are required. Even better, our therapists can often help you improve your back strength and mobility so your back functions better than before your injury.
But to get to that point, you have to take the first step and make an appointment with the physical therapists at GO Physical Therapy.
Need a little extra push? Keep reading to learn why you shouldn’t ignore lower back pain.
Three Reasons to Seek Treatment for Lower Back Pain
1. It could get worse. People develop lower back pain for all kinds of reasons. If you suffered a sudden injury, your pain might indeed resolve on its own. But sudden injuries aren’t the only cause of back pain.
Many people will develop back pain due to prolonged sitting, which can contribute to a weakening of the core muscles that stabilize the spine — and puts undue strain on your lower back. Your pain will never fully resolve until you work to strengthen those muscles and address those postural issues.
2. It could indicate a serious underlying condition. Not all back pain results from an injury or poor posture. Certain medical conditions, such as spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, can all cause back pain. If left untreated, your symptoms will get worse, and they might bring friends, such as restricted mobility or additional complications.
Our team of physical therapists can help you determine the exact cause of back pain and suggest appropriate treatment methods. If you have developed a chronic condition, we can help you manage your symptoms and work with you to delay the disease’s progression.
3. You deserve a pain-free life. Back pain may be common, but it can also be debilitating. Intense, persistent pain can keep you from staying active, which only worsens your symptoms and delays healing. It’s a vicious cycle that keeps you from fully enjoying your life.
Rather than waiting for your pain to resolve, take a proactive approach with physical therapy. We’ll give you the tools to build strength, improve your posture, and get moving — so you can experience lasting back pain relief.
How Does Physical Therapy Help with Back Pain, Anyway?
When it comes to back pain, movement is definitely the best medicine. Research repeatedly shows that regular exercise can reduce back pain and keep it from occurring.
The problem is that exercise might feel like an impossibility when you’re in pain. That’s why physical therapy is such an excellent treatment option: we make movement the center of our treatment.
Once you’ve decided not to ignore your back pain, give GO Physical Therapy a call. Here’s what we’ll do to help you find relief:
1. Find the cause. Our in-depth physical assessments will help us identify precisely why you’re experiencing back pain, allowing us to develop a customized treatment plan.
2. Manage pain. We offer several drug-free techniques for managing pain so you can get moving again. Manual therapy, gentle mobilization exercises, and pain-relieving modalities can get you started.
3. Get moving. We’ll provide a tailored exercise program that suits your needs, interests, and ability levels. We can also help you strengthen your core muscles, ensuring your spine is well supported.
4. Prevent future pain. We’ll also help you avoid future incidences of back pain by instructing you on proper lifting techniques or offering ergonomic suggestions for your workspace.
Today’s the Day to Stop Ignoring Your Back Pain!
Want to take action? The first step is simple: call GO Physical Therapy to schedule an initial consultation. Then wave your back pain goodbye as you embark on a journey to long-term relief!
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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Relieve Back Pain with Dry Needling
Back pain can be more than just an occasional ache, it can limit your mobility, interfere with sleep, and make everyday tasks feel frustrating. If you’re seeking a non-drug, targeted option, consider how dry needling may help. At Go Physical Therapy, we offer this proven approach to alleviate discomfort and restore function.
Dry needling involves the insertion of very thin needles directly into tight muscle “trigger points” that are contributing to pain or reduced motion. When a tiny muscle twitch is triggered, the muscle often relaxes, blood flow improves, and tension or pressure on surrounding nerves or tissues can lessen.
For low back pain specifically, dry needling is particularly useful. Many people have chronic muscle tightness in the lumbar/paraspinal muscles, gluteal region or along the hips that radiates into the back. These areas respond well when a skilled physical therapist identifies the key trigger points and uses dry needling to deactivate them. This means you may experience reduced spasms, improved comfort when bending or twisting, and better readiness for movement-based therapy.
Importantly, dry needling is performed by trained physical therapists in a safe setting. Most patients describe just a brief, mild cramping sensation when the needle elicits the muscle twitch, typically more relief follows than discomfort.
After treatment, the therapist will guide you into motion-based exercises to strengthen the muscles in the newly relaxed region and help maintain your back’s improved mobility and comfort.
If you’re tired of back pain holding you back and curious whether dry needling could be a good fit for you, reach out to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together toward a stronger, more functional spine.
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