Some Americans Pay More for Back Pain Relief, But Are They Really Getting Less?

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:10:56 +0000

In the case of low back pain, one such under-heralded solution is physical therapy. Physical therapy, yoga and acupuncture are gaining in popularity as equally (or more) effective and less costly than surgical procedures, injections, MRIs and pain relievers—and for good reason.
Physical therapists are trained to restore and improve patients’ mobility, reduce soft tissue pain, improve function and build muscle strength. They not only develop custom strategies to treat persistent or recurrent low back pain, but educate patients on the prevention of future issues. Some preventive techniques include adopting and following a regular exercise program and learning to lift correctly by keeping the object close to the body.

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Do You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Find Out

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:06:22 +0000

Is the source of your low back pain a mystery? You’re not alone. Nine out of 10 patients don’t know the primary cause of their back pain. The problem is that most people seek treatment after they’ve begun exhibiting symptoms of back pain. While this may seem logical on the surface, we’re here to tell
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Some Americans Pay More for Back Pain Relief, But Are They Really Getting Less?

Do You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Find Out