Lower Back Pain Physical Therapy Exercises

One of the most common types of injuries reported to physical therapists is that of the lower back pain. This is because the lower back, more than the rest of the spinal column, bears a great deal of the load of keeping the body upright. Sitting, standing, lifting, kneeling – these things, if done improperly, can put pressure and cause someone to need lower back pain therapy at some point in their life. As someone grows older, low back pain physical therapy can also become a necessity since the muscle and skeleton can’t handle the load anymore.

There are also a few things that someone can do at home to help ease the pain, though getting actual lower back pain physical therapy is still a good idea. Rest is always a good idea. Unless someone has the sense to stop and rest, it won’t help, no matter how good the low back pain physical therapy exercises are. Heat and ice packs can help cut down on the pain and inflammation that comes from muscle strain, if used alternately. Though some patients prefer just one or the other, with heat being the more common of the two. Finally, there is the use of medication, though these must usually be monitored carefully, since excess use can cause more problems than just lower back pain.

If you need lower back pain physical therapy, visit us at Advanced Physical Therapy clinic today or call 480-840-6777.