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Physical Therapy in Massapequa

Physical Therapy And Spinal Care In Massapequa

Physical therapy refers to exercises and methods that preserve and correct the body’s movement functions. Physical Therapy is typically used on the back and joint areas(wrists, ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows, neck, etc…) following an injury or surgical procedure. Physical therapy can also be used to help maintain movement throughout the aging process.

In particular, physical therapy in relation to spinal care addresses a wide range of problems that pertain to the back. Park PT, your local Massapequa physical therapist, specializes in physical therapy for back issues.  Potential back issues include:

  • Low Back Pain – Studies have indicated that lower back exercises can reduce lower back pain by strengthening the muscles surrounding the spinal discs. When these muscles are strengthened they help absorb/cushion the pressure exerted on the lower back by things like heavy lifting. A Massapequa physical therapist can teach you about what specific exercises can alleviate your lower back pain.
  • Herniated Disc – Physical therapy for a herniated disc involves deep tissue massages to decrease muscle tensions, hot and cold therapies to alter blood flow around the area in question, hydrotherapy to relax muscles, and many other modes of treatment.
  • Disc Disease – Disc disease causes severe lower back pain and usually requires surgery for recovery. However, physical therapy can offer invasive methods that are equally effective as surgery. Click here for more information.
  • Spinal Stenosis – Physical therapy treatments for spinal stenosis involve stretching for joint stress relief, manual therapy to work on ranges of motion, hot/cold therapies to help with blood circulation and pain, and aquatic exercises to strengthen muscles while not putting pressure on the spine.

If you are experiencing difficulty or pain when moving and think the issue stems from your back, click here to schedule an appointment with Park PT, your friendly Massapequa physical therapist.