Are You Suffering from Back Pain?
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Are you avoiding the life you want to live, due to back pain? Has pain kept you from sleeping at night? Maybe you hurt your back lifting something too heavy. Or you hurt your back riding a bike or playing sports? It doesn’t matter how you hurt your back; you don’t have to suffer anymore! Grasmere Physical Therapy is your answer.
Over 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their life, and back pain is the most common complaint in the US. The American Physical Therapy Association has found that one in four Americans has experienced back pain in the last three months.
Whether you have back pain from poor posture or from an injury or other condition, our knowledgeable and experienced physical therapists at Grasmere Physical Therapy can help you find true relief of your back pain.
Take the first step towards feeling better by visiting our Staten Island, NY clinic. Schedule your appointment with Grasmere Physical Therapy today!
What Is causing Your back pain?
There are many different factors to back pain and it can often be difficult to understand the exact cause or cause. Our highly trained physical therapists will determine all of the causes of your pain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address all identified causes.
At Grasmere Physical Therapy in Staten Island, NY, we treat all types of back pain using evidence-based therapies with the goal of obtaining long-term relief from pain.
The following are some of the most common causes of back pain:
Poor posture and prolonged positions
Our spines are built to move. Poor posture/prolonged positions are one of the most common causes of back pain. Our modern society is much more sedentary than previous generations, and the prevalence of back pain is increasing.
Back pain from poor posture is frequently associated with prolonged activities such as sitting and standing. Maintaining a posture can irritate the tissues in your body, resulting in pain, dysfunction, and, in the long run, inflammation or injury.
Sprain/Strain
A back sprain occurs when the ligaments in your spine are overstretched, whereas a back strain occurs when your back muscles are overstretched. These injuries are frequently associated with a lifting injury or an accident (i.e., motor vehicle accident, slip, or fall).
Bulging or Herniated discs
Discs are specialized tissues that connect two vertebrae (i.e., spine bones). The discs help direct the movement of our spines, absorb forces, and protect the bones from injury.
Bending and twisting movements are particularly dangerous to the discs, especially when lifting in these positions. The disc is also vulnerable to prolonged sitting or awkward task postures.
Injury to the discs can cause severe back pain and lead to a more serious condition known as radiculopathy (nerve pain) in your thigh, leg, or foot (aka sciatica).
The good news is that physical therapy at our Staten Island, NY clinic can help you if you are suffering from back pain caused by disc problems.
Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
Another common cause of back pain is degenerative disc disease, which is most commonly associated with aging. Degenerative changes can also be caused by smoking, certain medications, and injury.
Pain from degenerative disc disease frequently manifests as changes in mobility and is commonly felt when initiating movement after a prolonged position (i.e., sitting, standing, or lying).
People frequently describe a dull, painful ache in the lower back that worsens with prolonged standing or walking.
No matter what has caused your back pain, the physical therapists at Grasmere Physical Therapy can help you identify the source of the issue—and, more importantly, give you the tools and treatment needed to get rid of it for good!
Say Goodbye to Back Pain at our Staten Island, NY clinic.
Grasmere Physical Therapy on Staten Island, NY is your solution to get rid of your back pain. Our physical therapists will help you on your road to recovery as soon as you walk through the doors.
During your first appointment, one of our physical therapists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, including assessments on your range of motion, muscle strength, pain severity and location, and a physical performance with various movements and activities. We will also take a thorough history of your back pain and health status to understand all components of your pain.
The comprehensive evaluation allows us to examine pain areas and adjacent contributing factors. We practice whole person care, so we look for immediate relief while also working to prevent future back pain long-term. You will be educated about self-management for your pain, as well as techniques when you have flare-ups.
Your treatment plan will be based on your individual needs. We understand everyone is unique – and even if someone has the same symptoms – your recovery will be different as well.
Whether it is decreasing tightness, regaining motion, or reducing the incidence of pain, our therapist will work towards improving overall function. A key goal will be decreasing pain as efficiently as possible, while concurrently addressing stabilizing and strengthening of weak muscles that support posture and may help prevent injury.
We will help as well in teaching you about proper body mechanics and ergonomics to use in order to safely take care of your spine while working at a computer, driving, or lifting.
Don’t wait, stop your pain today from getting worse! Set up your appointment with Grasmere Physical Therapy for your back pain.
Request an Appointment in Staten Island, NY and Start Journey to Back Pain Relief.
If you are looking for relief from back pain in Staten Island, NY, don’t wait, call Grasmere Physical Therapy and schedule an appointment today. The sooner you start back pain treatment, the sooner you can feel better.
Our experienced physical therapists help you get your health back, improve your movement, and get you back to doing the things you love.
Your Next Steps…
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