04 May Suffering from lower back pain? We can help!

Acute or chronic lower back pain can affect people of all ages, and physical therapy can be a great option to treating or managing your lower back pain without the need of medication or surgery.

If you do need to go under the knife, however, physical therapy will be recommended for both pre and post surgical rehabilitation. Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare, located in Canandaigua, New York, can provide a wide range of orthopedic and post-surgical services, as well as treatment for chronic pain, including lower back pain.

Lower back pain can be acute or chronic, and physical therapy can help manage or treat both types of pain. Acute lower back pain can last anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks, and can be caused by a number of factors, including accident or injury, muscle spasms, or a strain or tear in the muscles or ligaments. Acute lower back pain can resemble achy or dull pain and symptoms can include difficulty walking, muscle spasms, and soreness. Sciatica, which is lower back pain that travels from the back down to the foot, affects the legs and can be a more severe pain than if above the leg.

Chronic lower back pain, however, can last either during or after an injury heals. Chronic back conditions such as degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis can also be a cause of the pain you are experiencing. Chronic pain may occur even if you are not injured, as the nervous system may be sending pain signals to the brain without any cause. Chronic lower back pain is usually dependent on the condition or the extent of the injury, and it is best to be diagnosed or evaluated by a doctor or physical therapist so you can get the correct treatment.

Acute and chronic lower back pain can be cured through physical therapy instead of surgery or pain medications. The physical therapists at Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare will give you exercises based on your own personalized needs and ability, and will include strengthening, mobility, and stretching exercises. Your treatment may also include other alternative methods such as heat and ice therapy or massage therapy.

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.