New Town, MO Low Back Pain

New Town, MO Low back pain. If you suffer from low back pain in New Town, MO, you are not alone. their Lower back pain is a common condition that many individuals experience at some point in their lifetime. In fact, one of the biggest culprits of missed work and physician care is back pain. Low back pain is a complex issue, including conditions ranging from acute, injury-related episodes to long-term pain and difficulty. It is not surprising that this condition has substantial impact on spending and dependence on our healthcare industry.

Fortunately, physical therapy is becoming an accepted and recommended treatment strategy for many sufferers of lower back pain. Your physical therapist is an affordable, accessible, and effective low back pain resource that can successfully restore your movement, protect you from further injury, and reduce or completely eliminate your pain. Join the satisfied patients in New Town, MO who have experienced significant low back pain relief and a return to normal activities because of the knowledgeable care and patient-centered approach we take at Axes Physical Therapy. Explore how we can bring you lasting low back pain relief by sending us a message or selecting the location nearest you today.

Prevalence of Lower Back Pain

New Town, MO lower back pain is a prevalent condition experienced by an estimated 80% of the population at some point in their lifetime. Because so many of us experience it, it is also one of the most common reasons for disability and of missed workdays in adults in the US, accounting for approximately 149 million lost workdays per year. Lower back pain can have many different causes, each with different risk factors, but lower back pain is generally most common in adults in their 50’s and 60’s, but many people experience their first episode between the ages of 30 and 50.

Low back pain is typically either considered acute or chronic. The majority of lower back pain cases are acute, with a duration of a few days to a few weeks. Often, people who ecounter acute low back pain find relief within a few days on their own, without getting significant treatment.

However, about 20 percent of those who experience acute pain begin to then experience chronic or recurring low back pain that consists of 12 or more weeks of consistent pain. The majority of those who suffer from chronic back pain can still get relief from their pain with the right physical therapy and other related care.

New Town, MO Low Back Pain Causes

Lower back pain is a complicated issue and usually there are many different factors at play when planning out the proper course of treatment.

Thus, when seeking treatment for low back pain, the first step for your medical provider(s) is understanding the cause. Physical therapists are well-versed in movement and movement dysfunction. If you come in for your initial evaluation or a free injury screening, one of our licensed physical therapists will work with you to understand where your lower back pain issue arises by conducting:

• A review of your medical history
• An interview about your symptoms and limitations
• A physical examination
• Screenings to rule out other serious health conditions
• An observation of your movement

We treat a wide range of low back pain causes:

• Congenital
  • Skeletal irregularities
  • Spina Bifida
  • Scoliosis
• Injuries
  • Strains and sprains
  • Spasms
  • Traumatic spine injuries
• Degenerative Conditions
  • Spondlyosis
  • Inflammatory Disease (ie: arthritis)
• Nerve and spinal cord issues
  • Spinal nerve compression, inflammation
  • Hermiated and ruptured discs
  • Sciatica and other nerve disorders
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Infections
• Non-Spine Related Sources
  • Pregnancy
  • Tumors
  • Kidney Stones
  • Some Infections

New Town, MO Low Back Pain Treatments

Because most New Town, MO low back pain is caused by multiple factors, it is often appropriate for a New Town, MOlower back pain treatment course to include a combination of treatments. Your New Town, MO low back pain physical therapist may treat your pain with:

• Manual therapies
  • Joint mobilization/manipulation
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Trigger point massage
• Strength training
• Aerobic exercise
• Core stabilization
• Stretches and flexibility exercises
• Ice and heat applications
• Ultrasound therapy
• Trigger point dry needling
• Education on back and spine safety
• Education on body mechanics and demonstration of correct posture and movements for activities such as lifting, sitting, and sleeping
• When appropriate, other lifestyle adjustments such as diet and reaching a healthy weight

At Axes Physical Therapy, your New Town, MO low back pain will be evaluated and treated by highly qualified physical therapists with an extensive history of treating complex spine and back problems like yours. Our evidence-based treatments are objectively successful in managing and eliminating lower back pain for many of our New Town, MO patients. However, in some rare cases, lower back pain is caused by a more serious
medical problem that requires additional treatment like steroid injections or surgery as an alternative if conservative care doesn’t resolve your condition. We partner closely with your referring physician so we can determine the best course of management if your pain does not respond to treatments as intended.

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain

When we treat you at Axes Physical Therapy, we personalize your New Town, MO lower back pain physical therapy program your individual needs. Our individualized approach allows us to provide quality, outcome-based, and personalized care to each patient we see. This is a strength particularly when it comes to low back pain treatment, which is frequently complex and multi-factoral.

Success in New Town, MO low back pain treatment depends upon proactive care and timely intervention. Industry-approved studies show that recovery and symptom reduction are directly influenced by the timing of interventions during an acute episode of low back pain. Rapid accessibility to a physical therapist has been shown to reduce opioid use and results in a reduction in downstream medical costs. Physical therapy is an excellent form of treatment for New Town, MO low back pain because it can address the source of pain without harmful side effects and there is considerable evidence supporting its reliability.

We are staffed by a team of professional back and spine specialists who, as experts in their field, have earned multiple degrees and certifications related to treating New Town, MO low back pain and other painful spinal conditions. When you are treated by our spine and back team, you will, first and foremost, experience relief from your persistent pain. However, our treatment also helps protect against additional damage or injury. Our dedication to restoring your ability to live and move without pain means you receive the safest and most effective treatment solutions available.

We treat a wide variety of conditions and complaints and have a team of specialists ready to help you. Some of our other services are:

• Sports Medicine
• Hand Pain Physical Therapy
• Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain Treatment
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Hip Replacement Physical Therapy
• Workers Comp' Physical Therapy
• Migraine Relief
• Sprain and Strain Treatment

New Town, MO Low Back Pain Treatment at Axes Physical Therapy

If you are living with back pain, it is time to try physical therapy treatment and enjoy relief. When you become a patient at Axes Physical Therapy, you will undergo personalized care through evidence-based treatments, all under the care of our exceptionally talented licensed practicing physical therapists. We will help you move towards complete recovery, overcoming your limitations, eradicating your lower back pain, and protecting against future back issues or disability. In our hands, your New Town, MO low back pain will soon be a thing of the past.

Receive quality physical therapy care at one of our convenient locally owned and operated St. Louis County area locations right away. Get one step closer to New Town, MO low back pain relief by selecting the location nearest you or sending us a message online today.