Relieve Your Back Pain with Physical Therapy
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain nationwide, with one in four Americans experiencing it in the past three months.
Do you wake up with nagging back pain? Feel achy pain in your back, buttocks, or thighs? Are you cautious with activities, fearing back pain? Our physical therapists can help.
Don't rely on medication to mask symptoms. Physical therapy addresses the root cause, eliminating the need for painkillers or surgery. Ready to return to the activities you love? Contact Integrative Physio Approach today for effective back pain relief.
What Causes Back Pain?
"Back pain" can arise from various conditions such as poor posture, motor vehicle accidents, or lifting injuries. The treatment plan your Midtown East & Penn Plaza, NY physical therapist develops will depend on how your back pain originated, its exact location, and your medical history.
Back pain can be acute (short-term) or chronic (lasting three months or longer).
Common causes of back pain include:
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A back sprain occurs when the ligaments in your spine are overstretched, while a back strain happens when your back muscles are overstretched.
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Poor posture can lead to back pain by putting strain on other parts of your body, causing pain, inflammation, or dysfunction.
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is another major cause of back discomfort as we age. It often causes a dull, painful ache in the lower back and difficulty standing or walking for long periods.
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These conditions can cause significant back pain and radiculopathy in your thigh, leg, or foot, along with other underlying issues. A herniated disc can also lead to sciatica, which is quite painful!
The good news is that physical therapy at our clinic can help you manage and overcome these conditions. Seeing a physical therapist is the best way to identify the cause and find effective relief.