Back Pain - FTG Physical Therapy

Whats actually causing back pain?

Poor posture, injury, or a lack of proper exercise can lead to recurring episodes of back pain that become more common over time.

Whether you’re suffering from your first episode of lower back pain or are experiencing discomfort following extensive treatments or surgery, seeing a Functional Therapy Group rehabilitation specialist is your first step to becoming your best self.

You and your therapist will focus on your individual spinal health, work together to understand the causes of your pain, then discuss appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate it.

Back pain physical therapy can significantly improve your quality of life by understanding the causes of your pain and what steps are needed to improve it or eliminate it completely.

Your first evaluation

At your first appointment, our physical therapist with perform an initial evaluation that includes:

Your health history
Questions about your specific symptoms
Identifying posture, flexibility, muscle strength, joint mobility, or movement problems
Assessment of how you use your body on a daily basis

What your plan my include

At your first appointment, our physical therapist with perform an initial evaluation that includes:

Manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, to improve the mobility of joints and soft tissues.
Specific strengthening and flexibility exercises.
Education about how you can take better care of your back.
Training for proper lifting, bending, and sitting; for doing chores both at work and in the home; and for proper sleeping positions.
Assistance in creating a safe and effective physical activity program to improve your overall health.
Use of ice or heat treatments or electrical stimulation to help relieve pain.