6 Most Common Low Back Pain Issues & Exercises To Help You Feel Better

Low back pain is a common concern for people of all ages, specifically those who spend a significant amount of time at a desk or do heavy manual labor. Many often neglect the warning signs of back pain, and if left untreated, may worsen over time and require more advanced treatments down the road. In most people, it becomes a chronic condition because they never truly address the root of the cause. If you are experiencing back pain, we suggest consulting with a Physical Therapist to address and evaluate any underlying issues and develop a treatment plan. Below are some of the most common Low Back Pain issues and the recommended treatment plans by our Doctors of Physical Therapy.

6 Common Low Back Pain Issues & Physical Therapist Recommended Treatment:

1. Muscle Spasms & Strains:

   1. Manual Therapy

   2. Trigger Point Release

   3. Cupping Therapy

2. Sciatica: (symptoms include shooting pain that stems from the low back down to buttocks, down to the back of the leg, leading to the knee or ankle)

   1. Nerve Glides

   2. Piriformis Release

3. Herniated Discs

   1. Back Extension Exercises

   2. Joint Mobilization

4. Lumbar Radiculopathy: (symptoms include shooting pain stemming from the lower back, and can shoot in various different spots across back or leg)

   1. Flexibility Training

   2. Core Strengthening Exercises

5. Degenerative Disc Disease

   1. Strengthening and stretching exercises to improve range of motion & flexibility.

6. Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction:

   1. Lateral Trunk Rotations

   2. Pelvic Isometrics

At Personal Care Physical Therapy, we specialize in treating low back pain right in the comfort of your home. Our team comes to your home & works with you to develop a custom plan, so you can get back to doing what you love, without unnecessary injections, medications or surgery. If you live in the Treasure Coast of Florida - such as Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Palm City, Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens, we come to your home for personalized In-Home Physical Therapy!

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