Ouch! Back pain can range from a nagging muscle ache to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. In many instances, pain may radiate down your leg or worsen when you twist, bend, lift or walk. Not only is it one of the top reasons people visit a doctor, but it also is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In fact, back pain is one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada. Ready for some good news? Physiotherapy can help!
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to both decreasing your pain and returning you to a healthy active lifestyle. Your physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment and create an individualized treatment plan for you and your specific needs and goals.
There are a wide variety of treatments for back pain based on your diagnosis, age, weight, physical ability and lifestyle goals. During your physiotherapy session we will aim to:
Relieve stiffness and reduce pain
Improve movement of the joints and muscles of your spine
Restore motion
Introduce progressive strengthening exercises
We will carefully monitor your progress to ensure you are recovering and your pain is manageable. The goal is promote healing to help you regain function, comfort and mobility.
The key is to be proactive. Ready to get started?
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