I had a terrible pain in my lower left back and got it checked out by a doctor. He said it’s a strained tissue or torn tissue and suggested physical therapy. What will I have to do there? I am 16, so there are no restrictions.
I had a terrible pain in my lower left back and got it checked out by a doctor. He said it’s a strained tissue or torn tissue and suggested physical therapy. What will I have to do there? I am 16, so there are no restrictions.
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#1 by Gary on December 16, 2009 - 7:59 pm
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The scientific evidence strongly suggests that physical therapy begin during the acute or subacute phase, not after the back is healed or chronic. Here’s a good article on the subject (seems to have developed some technical glitch int the text, but you can just ignore the odd characters and still read it):http://www.balancedpt.com/2008/08/29/spi…
Different physical therapists have different approaches, but the scientific literature seems to suggest that the most effective elements are range of motion exercises for the spine, and strengthening and conditioning for back extensor muscles. That means bending backwards and sideways. Older approaches that seem to have proven less effective are general aerobic conditioning combined with abdominal strengthening (in other words: bending forward and aerobics). Here’s an article addressing the scientific literature on the subject and again addressing the when PT should begin question:http://www.balancedpt.com/2008/08/29/low…
Possible pysical therapy treatments include:
Back exercises
Massage
Manipulation/Mobilization of your spine (like a chiropractor)
A table that stabilizes your upper body while moving your lower body
Heat methods
#2 by Anonymous on December 16, 2009 - 9:40 pm
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Strain or pulled muscle requires rest first and then a healing phase before you start back with slow exercise. So first they will read the letter from the Doctor, then they will examine you and then based on that, will decide on a plan of treatment. At 16 you should heal fast, so I doubt they will offer much in the way of infrared or ultrasound treatment. They will probably go straight into stretching exercises and then strengthening exercises. Best of Luck
#3 by BigDK on December 17, 2009 - 2:21 am
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hot fomentations dierect or by uv rays or ultra sound heat some massages and a bit of exerscies is all they do in this therepy and suggest you to improve your posture and do some exerscies regularly