Injury or daily wear and tear can result in lower back pain, and pain in the neck, arms, and legs. This can impact your performance in the workplace and interfere with your social and recreational life.At Orthopedic & TMJ Physical Therapy Center, we have available a variety of treatment techniques and procedures to use when lower back pain occurs. Modalities such as heat and cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction may be suggested. Therapeutic procedures such as massage, mobilization, manipulation, exercise, and body mechanics instruction may prove effective. In a comfortable environment, our goal is to relieve your pain so you can enjoy your work and recreational activities.Tips you can use:
When acute neck or lower back pain occurs, rest as soon as possible. Do not work through your pain. This causes more trauma to the tissue. Use pillows to support your body and seek medical care. With chronic lower back pain, quick or unbalanced movements may aggravate the condition. Move slowly and with good body alignment.