Every year more than one million workers suffer from back injuries. Back pain is also the leading cause of workdays lost per year. On-the-job injuries are by far the most common culprit in chronic back pain. Jobs requiring active movement and lifting are common culprits of a back injury and pain, but so are highly sedentary jobs, causing repetitive stress injuries and disc problems.
There are two general categories of back pain after experiencing an injury. Acute back pain comes immediately after an injury and can have many different diagnoses. The other category is chronic back or neck pain, usually due to wear-and-tear changes, like a degenerated disc occurring slowly over time years after an injury.
Exercise is the foundation of chronic back pain treatment. It is often the first treatment one should try under the guidance of a physician or physical therapist. At ACE Rehab, we tailor exercises to fit your specific symptoms and condition. Physical Therapy strengthens the body, improves coordination and balance, restores the function of joints, and improves flexibility. Physical therapy aims to decrease back pain, increase function, and teach the patient amaintenance program to prevent future back issues.
At ACE Rehab, we offer evaluations examining your history and symptoms while considering any diagnostic testing needed to identify the back pain source and create a personalized program based on your injury. We offer Direct Access to a licensed physical therapist evaluation, convenient appointment times, multiple locations, and we will help you with insurance and paperwork, allowing you to focus on your treatment and recovery. For an appointment or more information, please call or visit www.acerehab.com.