Treatments for back pain

Have you ever thought about what it means when someone says they have your back? This is another way of saying that they’ll support you, but why say they have your back? Well, your back has the important responsibility of supporting your upper body. The back not only has to hold a lot of weight, but it also has to be able to bend in multiple directions.

It’s normal to encounter minor back pain throughout your life since your back sees so much heavy use. Usually, this back pain is related to poor posture or to overexertion. Usually, this pain goes away after a few days of rest and home treatments. However, some forms of back pain are much more serious.

You need to visit a physician for treatment if you have back pain that is severe, long-lasting and joined by other symptoms. This kind of back pain is the sign of a serious condition, which may include:

• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Slipped disc
• Pulled or torn muscles and connective tissues
• Spinal disorders

It’s important to seek treatment when you have severe back pain. Ignoring it can lead to more pain and, possibly, permanent disability.

Treating back pain

Treatments for back pain vary depending on the severity of the pain and what is causing it. Usually, your physician will recommend treatments that include:

• Prescription painkillers — These painkillers are more powerful than the painkillers you can buy in a store. These may be necessary to help you cope with pain while your back is recovering.
• Corticosteroids — Some cases of back pain are related to arthritis. Corticosteroids may be necessary to help reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis that wears down your cartilage.
• Physical therapy — Physical therapists are licensed healthcare professionals who can help reduce back pain without a lot of side-effects. Physical therapy treatments help strengthen and stretch the muscles and ligaments in the back. This provides support that helps reduce pressure off the spine and helps reduce pain.

Contact Armor Physical Therapy for back pain treatment

The physical therapists at Armor Physical Therapy have many methods at their disposal to treat back pain. Physical therapy can help reduce back pain, prevent it from happening again and eliminate the need for surgery. 

Would you like to talk to one of our team members about what physical therapy can do for you? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.