Back Pain: Is Physical Therapy The Answer?

According to recent studies PT is the best way to soothe an aching back. It is especially effective for lower back pain especially if it's combined with an anti-inflammatory drug. PT serves to important functions:

1. It can help patients return to a normal life, relieve their pain and avoid surgery.

2. It helps patients who have had surgery recover faster and return to normal to their everyday routines.

3. PT teaches you exercises that you can continue to do at home for prevention of back problems.

Most doctors work hand in hand with therapists and insurance companies and even workman's comp with cover the treatment. Most treatments last four to six weeks with three to four sessions a week. It's important to make sure the therapist is certified in orthopedic conditions. Remember not all therapist are equal, have the same training or experience and specialization. Just like your doctor you should be comfortable with your therapists. Ask question sing and receiving good answers that satisfy you are critical in this relationship. You should feel comfortable with your therapist.

A good therapist will work with you explain each movement, exercise and technique. Listening and responding to your questions, concerns and complaints. Be sure and tell your therapist of any pain you are experiencing. The no pain - no gain concept may work for body builders, but not for you.

The most important thing to understand is that even the most skilled and caring therapist can not do the exercises for you. You have to take responsibility and accept the fact that being pain free means adapting to a lifestyle that includes proper exercises to strength and balance your muscle. The benefits to you are obvious - you will have relief from your sore back, feel better and look better.

Staying on a program after completing your therapy is a challenge. I suggest finding a program or system that builds on the progress you have made and continues improving your back.One of the top rated programs is called the Lose The Back Pain System developed by therapists and doctors of the Healthy back Institute. This program has helped thousands by strengthening muscles and eliminating muscles imbalance. As someone who has suffered with a bad back and who has endured months of physical therapy and an operation, I can tell you there are solutions for your discomfort.