Low back pain is often chronic, and it may affect your daily routine. Strain or injury to the muscles, discs, and ligaments are the most common causes of lower back pain. Certain activities such as moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes, and gardening can all lead to pain and/or injury to the lower back. Back pain can also occur without overexertion. Staying in the same position for too long is a common trigger. In some cases, low back pain increases with stress and lengthy bouts of inactivity.
If you or someone you know has low back pain, we can help.
A physical therapist is a healthcare professional uniquely qualified and enables you to overcome low back pain. Physical therapy treatment may consist of many techniques, including passive modalities like hot and cold therapy, active exercises like stretching / strengthening and manual (skilled, hands-on) methods. Depending on the location, type and severity of your pain, we may prescribe gentle exercises and low-impact aerobic conditioning.