Did you know that four out of five Canadians experience a minimum of one episode of Lower Back Pain (LBP) at one point in their life, while 12% of the population has been disabled by it. With such a high rate, it’s no surprise that Physiotherapists’ most common complaint from patients is concerning their lower back.
Seeking out the assistance of a Physiotherapist for back pain will provide you a leg up on your path to recovery. During appointments, your Physiotherapists will effectively analyze and assess your condition, properly diagnose it, and then intervene without the need for diagnostic imaging.
For you, this means you’ll be leaving your initial assessment equipped with a clear, and concise outline of how to relieve your pain, in a non-invasive manner.
So you’re probably wondering, how does Physiotherapy help your back?
Here’s How:
Physiotherapists work alongside you to create a unique, individualized treatment plan, custom-fitted to your specific pain. There are several components that Physiotherapists will focus on during sessions, these include, but are not limited to:
- Manual Therapy: This is the hands-on mobilization of the joints in your back. Precise hand techniques are used to relieve your back of stiffness, while also improving the movements of your joints and muscles around your spine.
- Posture Correction: Posture Correction assesses and corrects how you sit, stand, and walk. This is done for the purpose of avoiding excessive pressure on your back and hips. A key component within this is to correct any form of slouching and limping as well, due to the strain it causes on your spine.
- Movement Exercises: These exercises minimize radiating pain, while also restoring motion to certain areas. This includes a series of repeated directional movements such as forward bends (for nerve pinches), and back extensions (for disc bulges).
Keeping a Healthy Back
After the completion of your treatment, it is imperative that you are mindful of your posture, due to the fact that relapsing is very possible. One thing to consider is how you lift objects. Although a overused phrase, “Lift with your legs, not your back,” is a phrase that will save you from years of pain.
Always remember the make your hips and core are being used to lift any object, light or heavy, as this method minimizes any strain on your back. To conceptualize this, squat when you lift, and avoid bending over by all means.
Although resting is always a good thing to consider, waiting around and hoping your back feels better is an ineffective method in recovery. You should receive a diagnosis from a professional. Physiotherapists are highly experienced in body mechanics, and are completely capable to help diagnose your pain.
If you’re experiencing Lower Back Pain, head over to Spinal Solution to see one of our Physiotherapists. Let us help you on your road to recovery!