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Back Pain
and Early Intervention
Back Pain
Back pain is very common with one in three people getting it every year. It’s often caused by muscle, tendon or ligament strain. Back Pain can start because of a sudden trauma such as lifting something too heavy, or a sudden fall or even an accident. Acute pain can be sudden or gradual and may affect a specific point in your back or may be widespread over the whole lower back. It might subside over a period of 4 to 6 weeks by taking the necessary measures. The cause of this pain is nonspecific in most cases. Contrary to this, chronic back pain is a deep, achy, burning type of pain that persists on and off for several weeks, months or even years. Due to the pain, you are most likely to get leg pain as the pain in the back radiates down to the legs and feet in most cases. As spinal cord is one of the most vulnerable parts of your body, try to avoid serious injuries. Chances are there for the tissues to get damaged during a back injury. Falling from a height or accidents can cause a severe injury to the vertebrae.
Importance of Early Intervention
Early physical therapy can make a significant improvement in disability compared to the usual care. In a recent study, when patients who received physical therapy within the 4 weeks of first experiencing pain was compared to patients who delayed their treatment for four weeks or longer, the former was able to achieve better results and was able to prevent disability with physical therapy. The early intervention of back pain helps to improve many problems and symptoms related to back. The physical therapists at optimumrehab Physical Therapy provide back pain early intervention programs that aids in early healing such as therapeutic exercise, ultrasound therapy, deep tissue massage at their offices on NYC . At optimumrehab Physical Therapy, our aim is to restore our patients pain-free functional mobility.Trusted Expertise
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Causes of Back Pain
- Strains in muscle or ligament
- Poor posture
- Structural problems
- Bulging disks
- Spasms
- Herniated disc
- Accidents or Injuries
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Unsupportive footwear
- Spinal stenosis
- Occupational hazards
- Spondylitis
Symptoms of Back Pain
- Muscle ache
- Shooting or stabbing pain
- Pain that radiates down your leg
- Limited flexibility or range of motion of the back
- Weight Loss
- Severe pain that doesn’t improve with rest
- Muscle tightness and fitness
- Pain in the buttocks
- Numbness in the associated area and limbs
Steps to Prevent Back Pain :
Some of the tips to reduce Back Pain are:- Sit with support : Always ensure that your chair is comfortable and provides support to your back. Use chairs with arm rest so that your forearm can be supported. Try to avoid awkward sitting positions. Sit in such a way that your hip comes in contact with your chair’s back rest.
- Get up and move around every 20-30 minutes : Sitting in an office chair for long hours can be fatiguing. If you have back, neck or shoulder pain, it’s best to stand up and walk around the office every half hour.
- Take your high heels off : If your job type requires long hours of standing, then avoid high heels. Try wearing flat shoes as high heels might badly affect your back. It is recommended to wear them rarely or to not wear them at all.
- Keep Moving : If your job requires prolonged hours of standing, then ensure that you keep moving rather than just standing and being immobile.
- Lean where you can : When you are standing for a long time, leaning your back or leaning sideways against a solid support will help reduce the fatigue.
- Be careful when you lift heavy objects : When you have to lift heavy objects ensure that you spread your feet far apart and stand as close possible to the object you are lifting. Do not twist your back while you are bending to hold an object.
- Lose excess weight : Excess weight can lead to back pain. You can check out your body mass index (BMI) to find out whether you have a healthy weight for your height.
- Stay hydrated : Make sure you drink lots of water to nourish and hydrate the discs. Staying well hydrated will help keep the discs strong
Physical Therapy Treatment for Back Pain
Treatment of conditions like lower back pain can be challenging at times. It’s always better to get early treatment for back pain to avoid further complications. Most back pain can be resolved by manual treatment. We incorporate exercises, stretches as well as techniques for supporting your lumbar to strengthen your structure and keep you balanced. Our highly skilled Physical Therapy experts at optimumrehab Physical Therapy in New York City uses advanced technology to help you regain your health. Our center for early intervention of back pain in NYC provide programs that help you lead a pain-free life.