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Physical Therapy in Massapequa

 Back Pain and Medication

Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa, New York offers many services for our patients suffering from back pain. Back pain can stem from many various causes, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Skeletal irregularities
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bulging or ruptured disks
  • Muscle or ligament strain

Back pain can be very debilitating for many patients, which is a major issue because it affects their daily lifestyles. Muscle aches, pains, and limited ranges of motion are all symptoms of what patients experience with back pain. Our physical therapists in Massapequa make it their mission to help alleviate as much of our patients’ back pain as possible. We use different physical therapy techniques to help with the pain, but often our patients find relief through different medications.

Medications used for back pain have often been proven to relieve pain, slow bone loss, and even reduce inflammation. After our physical therapists examine your condition, we can determine the proper steps towards treating your back pain and recommend the medications that would work best for your diagnosis. There are many different types of medications that can be recommended for back pain. Some of these medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and some of them require prescriptions. Here are some examples of medications that can help with back pain:

  • OTC pain relievers: ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, IB), naproxen sodium (Aleve)
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Topical pain relievers
  • Narcotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Injections
  • Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
  • Gout medications
  • Osteoporosis medications
  • Fibromyalgia medications

In Massapequa, at Park Physical Therapy, we have seen our patients try all of these medications as methods to reduce back pain. Physical therapy, exercise, and medication combined seem to be the most effective and comprehensive way to reduce back pain. The few people who still do not see results from these treatments may need to consider seeking out back surgery. If you are interested in learning techniques and discovering the medications best suited for you to relieve your back pain, come down to Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa!