3 Types Of Back Pain That Might Benefit from Physiotherapy
Axial back pain
Axial or nonspecific back pain is a type of back pain that has no recognized, specific cause. Several contributing variables, such as using an unsupported posture and/or being overweight, commonly lead to this problem.
Physical therapy focuses on stretching and strengthening the lower back while also attempting to minimize lifestyle variables that may be causing the pain. It is typically advised for people with persistent axial back pain that has persisted for longer than 3 months.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms brought on by a condition that may irritate or compress a spinal nerve in the lower back, resulting in lower back pain and/or leg pain, but it is not a medical diagnosis.
Exercises for lumbar strengthening, nerve, and joint mobilization techniques, as well as extension and flexion (forward and backward bending) exercises, are frequently used in physical therapy and exercise programs for sciatica.
Post-surgical pain and healing
Exercise and physical therapy after spine surgery can help you recover quickly, get back to your routine, and prevent re-injury. Participating in a regular, supervised exercise program can be crucial for promoting the body's ability to recover following surgery and for reducing the likelihood of experiencing back pain in the future.
Physical therapists frequently advise beginning the post-surgical exercise regimen with stomach, back, and leg strengthening exercises mixed in with some cardiovascular activity.
When back pain is brought on by significant medical disorders, such as cauda equina syndrome, infection, or spinal tumors, where prompt medical or surgical intervention is necessary, physical therapy is not advised.
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