Do You Have Lower Back Pain? Physiotherapy and Massage Can Bring Relief!
Low back pain is by far one of the most common ailments that people suffer from. Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. For some, the pain may last only a day or two as a result of a particularly hard day of yard work or a slip-and-fall accident.
Others can experience low back pain that lasts for years, worsening with each year it goes untreated.
Lower back pain is thought to be the leading cause of workplace disability worldwide. It is also one of the most common reasons why people miss work and the second most common reason people go to the doctor. When you combine those two facts, the cost of dealing with lower back pain really begins to add up.
Unfortunately, a large portion of those financial resources are spent on treating back pain through pain management and medication, which is not a long-term solution. A far healthier and more affordable option is to use the physiotherapy, massage, and chiropractic services provided by PhysioPlus Health Group in Toronto, ON.
Are you ready to return to a life uninhibited by pain? Contact PhysioPlus Health Group today to request an appointment.
Physiotherapy for lower back pain
According to Bone and Joint, “In Canada, the cost of medical expenditures alone for low back pain is estimated between $6 and $12 billion annually, with additional costs associated with the impact on society due to the loss in worker productivity from time off work and the associated disability payments.”
Physiotherapy is an excellent resource for lower back pain because it addresses the underlying cause of the pain rather than simply masking the symptoms.
Working with a physiotherapist can help you improve your range of motion, restore strength to muscles in your lower back that may have atrophy due to inactivity, and reduce tension in your lower back muscles through targeted massage.
When working with a physiotherapist, you may be guided through various lifestyle changes that can help you begin to overcome your back pain with daily activities. This could include:
- Changing the type of shoes you wear so that your back receives more support with each step. Using special insoles can sometimes significantly alleviate back pain.
- Changing your sleeping habits or purchasing a new mattress to provide more support for your back at night.
- Using a special chair or chair cover to provide more lumbar support at work or on your commute.
Our integrated clinic also provides massage and chiropractic services to help patients suffering from lower back pain find relief.
How massage therapy can help you get rid of lower back pain
When you have a back injury, your body will form adhesions — bands of tough scar tissue — around the injury. If left untreated, these adhesions will restrict your movement, cause serious inflammation and pain, and can delay your recovery. Your massage therapist’s techniques can effectively treat adhesions.
A registered massage therapist can target and break up adhesions with specific techniques. This, in turn, will loosen and unbind your muscles. Massage is an essential component of your therapy program because adhesion-free movement is essential for relieving pain and restoring proper range of motion.
Our chiropractic services may provide you with long-term pain relief
At PhysioPlus Health Group, our chiropractors are experts in spine health who can help your spine get back to its normal level of function. Your chiropractor can check how your spine functions and identify areas that could be improved. It is wise to have your spine checked regularly, and research has shown that routine visits to the chiropractor effectively minimize recurring episodes.
In most cases, your chiropractor will perform spinal adjustments or mobilization techniques to help relieve your lower back pain. Although these movements aren’t painful, you may hear some minor “popping” sounds during the treatment. The goal is to realign your spine so that pressure does not build up on the muscles, joints, and nerves in your lower back.
Your trained practitioner will usually perform a spinal adjustment after you have been placed on the chiropractic table in a specific position. The chiropractor then performs a precise, quick movement on specific vertebrae in your back.
Spinal manipulation has had a very positive effect on many of our patients. Our chiropractors can help you restore more natural movement to your spinal joints, educate you on ways to maintain and improve your flexibility, teach you how to improve your strength and educate you on exercises to help your posture and prevent future episodes.
Contact our Toronto, ON clinic today!
If you want to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic services, massage therapy, and physiotherapy for the treatment of low back pain, please contact PhysioPlus Health Group today. We’re here to help you find the lasting pain relief you deserve!