Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief with "Rehab Spine Centre"
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Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief Patients suffering from most types of low back pain are often referred for physical therapy for four weeks as an initial conservative (nonsurgical) treatment option before considering other more aggressive treatments, including back surgery. The goals of physical therapy are to decrease back pain, increase function, and teach the patient a maintenance program to prevent future back problems. Common forms of physical therapy include: 1.Passive physical therapy (modalities), which includes things done to the patient, such as heat application, ice packs, and electrical stimulation. For example, a heating pad may be applied to warm up the muscles prior to doing exercising and stretching, and an ice pack may be used afterward to soothe the muscles and soft tissues. 2.Active physical therapy which focuses on specific exercises and stretching. For most low back pain treatments, active exercise is the focus of the physical therapy program. Exercise