When it comes to physical therapists and the patients they treat, one of the most common types of conditions that is treated more than any other is back pain. Carrollwood residents who go to physical therapy do not have the same causes for their back pain however. Some patients’ pain is caused as the result of an accident or fall while other patients experience discomfort as the result of a medical condition. No matter what the cause is for their back pain, physical therapy exercises and techniques may help individuals cope with discomfort and pain caused by these common conditions.
Physical Strain Causes Pain and Discomfort
A lot of patients that go to seek the assistance of a physical therapist do so after they have been involved with an accident or a work-related injury. Sprains to ligaments, joints, and the spinal cord are all results of an automobile accident, or strenuous use of muscles exercise. With this as a cause to back pain, Carrollwood residents can expect a limited amount of movement caused by discomfort. Some physical therapists might start their patients affected by physical strain on a regimen of range of motion exercises as well as muscle building exercises to help strengthen their back.
Medical Causes of Back Pain
If it is not some physical activity or accident that is causing a patient back pain, it is more likely than not a medical condition. One of these medical conditions that a patient might have is known as spinal nerve compression. When a spinal nerve is compressed, entrapped, or pinched, the brain can interpret this as back pain. Carrollwood patients that are experiencing back pain may also be the result of degenerative disc disease. While it may sound like something that no one wants to get, this condition is part of the aging process of the spine that weakens as time progresses. It is better to catch degenerative disc disease early as it may affect the muscles of the spine for strength and support.
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