Suffering from lower back pain can throw a wrench in your normal activities and lifestyle. The everyday tasks you once took for granted can become grueling ordeals. The pain can start to affect your relationships and your job, leaving you to wonder if you’ll ever be able to get your life back.
If you’re in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and are seeking lower back pain treatment, Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy can help. Physical therapy is a core part of many people’s effective treatment plans for lower back pain. At either of our two Jacksonville clinics, one of our credentialed and highly trained physical therapists can work with you to find treatments that work for your individual needs.
As you take a few moments to read the following information, feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or would just like to learn more about our lower back pain treatment options.
Why physical therapy for lower back pain?
Physical therapy is a discipline that seeks to achieve long-term health and functioning without the use of medication or invasive treatments like surgery. While these methods can be effective and are sometimes necessary, in many cases the root cause of pain is a functional or postural issue that can be corrected through interventional physical therapy.
The lower back is especially prone to problems due to the tremendous load placed on this area while still remaining flexible enough for movement. Lower back pain can develop due to injury or age-related conditions that are exacerbated by factors like poor posture and weak supporting muscles.
A trained physical therapist can provide lower back pain treatment in the following ways:
- Review previous treatments
- Asses posture and movement
- Perform tests for lower back strength and stability
- Recommend passive and active therapies to improve posture, strength and stability in the lower back
- Provide instruction on how to safely perform physical therapy exercises and other treatments at home
When combined with healthy lifestyle choices like good nutrition and regular exercise, physical therapy can be a highly effective form of lower back pain treatment.
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From our smiling and helpful front office staff to our highly trained specialists, the entire Peak Performance team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care. Contact us today to schedule your initial appointment.
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