Neck and Back Pain/Injuries

Our therapists take an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to rehab and address the underlying source of pain and dysfunction. Specific trunk stabilization and spinal decompression techniques are combined with manual therapy to optimize function in the spinal joints and surrounding soft tissue to modulate pain, increase range of motion, control inflammation and facilitate movement.

All physical therapy focuses on education, correction and prevention. A well-designed physical therapy treatment plan can help speed a spine patient’s recovery. The specific goals of back pain physical therapy are to decrease patients back pain, increase their function and educate them on a maintenance program to prevent further pain.

Commonly Treated Back/Neck (Spinal) Problems and Diagnoses

Physical Therapy Treatments

There are many different kinds of physical therapy. Some are passive, that is, done to the patient; others actively engage the patient in physical movement.

Activcare Physical Therapy offers the tips to prevent back pain:

Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest, wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes, sleep on a mattress of medium firmness, quit smoking, maintain a healthy diet and weight, warm up before exercising, maintain proper posture, lift with proper body mechanics to include using your legs and keeping objects close to your body.

If you are experiencing back or neck issues, contact us for an evaluation and treatment.