Low back pain physical therapy is a treatment option for most back pain sufferers. Physical therapists are professionals who can help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain. They can help restore, maintain and improve a patient’s fitness and overall health.
Physical therapists often work with medical doctors in the treatment of patients. They will review a patient’s medical history and perform a variety of tests to gauge the patient’s overall mobility, strength, range of motion, balance and coordination. Then they will provide a variety of services based on the doctor’s prescription and their own assessment of the patient’s health.
Among the types of treatments that physical therapists offer are massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hot packs and/or cold compresses. They may also teach patients various forms of exercise to help alleviate their pain and strengthen their muscles.
We will explore some of the more popular forms of treatment involved in low back pain physical therpay.
