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Spine Care
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Research suggests that 4 out of every 5 people have had lower
back pain at in some point. In February 2010 the Archives of Internal Medicine reported
that the direct costs of treatment for low back pain in the United States are over
$50 billion a year. This is more than half the amount spent yearly on cancer treatment.
According to the Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), most back pain is caused by muscle strain, awkward lifting of heavy objects,
bad posture, weak core muscle strength and generally poor overall fitness. These
factors can cause both sudden back pain and back pain that has been troublesome
over time.
With many treatments available, patients may wonder, ‘What is the best treatment
for my back pain?’ The answer is physical therapy with TexPTS, the spine experts.
The therapists at TexPTS are experts in the non-surgical treatment of bone and joint
conditions. They can help patients recover using hands-on physical therapy and supervised,
targeted exercise. They also teach patients how to prevent future problems. In the
July 2006 issue of the Clinical Journal of Pain, researchers found that patients
who were seen by a physical therapist within 2 days of injury or pain reported less
pain after 6 months than patients who waited 4 weeks before receiving therapy. Bottom
line: seeing a physical therapist quickly, means less pain in the long run.
Who Benefits from Spine Care at TexPTS?
Patients who have acute and chronic low-back and neck pain, muscle-tension
headaches, pain extending into the arms or legs, general arthritic spine complaints,
lumbar spinal stenosis, and work-related spine pain may benefit from physical therapy
at TexPTS. In addition, post-surgery physical therapy is critical for successful
and faster recovery from operations such as laminectomy and fusion.
TexPTS therapists are board eligible or board certified as Orthopaedic Clinical
Specialists by the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition, we also specialize
in manual physical therapy which is often an important component of spinal care.
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