Physical Therapy: Positioned for Back Pain Relief

PHYSİCAL THERAPY: POSITIONED FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF Back Pain Is an Epidemic No.1 & cause of disability No.2 cause of missed work $50 2 of Americans experience back pain annually billion spent on back pain relief annually 80% of people will experience back pain in their lives CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) HELP? CALENDAR Seeing a therapist is recommended when pain lasts 2+ weeks PT may stop need for surgery PT alleviates pain and strengthens back muscles 2 PT Types, 1 Back Pain Solution 1. Passive PT Therapy d one TO patient Designed to reduce pain Heat/Ice • Ultrasound • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Iontophoresis 2. Active PT Therapy done BY pat ient Designed to strengthen back Stretching Strengthening exercises Low-impact cardio Important PT Guidelines for Back Pain Relief Combine passive and active PT as directed Complete all activities as directed Don't skip sessions: results could diminish Don't do exercises not approved by therapist Infographic provided by: SpineOne SpineOne www.spineonemedicalcenter.com Sources http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-low-back-pain-relief http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/back-pain- low/exercise-and-physical-therapy.html http://www.acatoday.org/level2_css.cfm?T1ID=13&T2ID=68 50%