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AthletePlus - Springdale, Arkansas - Athlete Plus - Physical Therapy - Sports Training - Athlete Plus - Speed Training - AthletesPlus - Core Training |
Phone: 479-751-THER (8437) |
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Low Back Pain Over 70% of people will have low back pain at one time or another in their life. The muscles in the low back need strengthening after an injury just like the muscles in the thigh after a knee injury. Ice is applied to a ankle you just sprained, so why put heat on a back sprain that just occurred?Physical therapists treat low back pain all the time. Modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and others can assist in decreasing muscle spasms, increase healing, and decrease swelling. After a knee injury, physical therapists work to improve the strength of the muscles in the thigh region. Most do not do any exercises for the muscles of the low back after a back injury or they attempt to perform exercises that the low back is not ready to attempt. Many will improve with time and treatment, but the pain is likely to return unless a lumbar stabilization program is began. AthletiCorePlus is the name of our lumbar stabilization program that is began with teaching the patient how to fire the transverse abdominis, which will then cause the small muscles up and down the spine (multifidi) to fire which provides stability and protection for the back. A Stabilizer Biofeedback tool is utilized to ensure the patient is firing the right muscles, without compensation.Manual therapy may be utilized to address any areas of the back that move too little, while exercises in a beginning to mid range will be used for areas that move too much or need stability. There are so many injuries to the back, so this is just an introduction to low back pain. Related Articles Should I perform a full sit up or a crunch? What is the transverse abdominis? |
| So what should you do? Find a physical therapist that will look at the long term for your low back and not just short term modailities. This article is provided for information and entertainment purposes only. The content is provided "as is" for general information and to educate the reader. The article is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content should not be considered complete and should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual suffering from a particular problem, issue or medical need. The reader should always consult with a qualified health care provider familiar with the reader's general health, background and conditions and follow the advice given by the health care provider. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting a new diet, treatment or fitness program. Do not delay seeking specific advice or care or disregard the advice of your health care provider based on information contained in this article. Article Date: 6-12-2009 |
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