Most Common Illness:
- Disc Bulge/Herniation/Deterioration.
A herniated disk can compress the spinal cord and nerves, causing severe pain and mobility issues.
- Sciatica.
Sciatica is caused by compression of a lower back spinal nerve root, often caused by disc degeneration, which leads to back, hip, and outer thigh pain.
- Osteoarthritis.
A progressive degenerative disease often causes chronic pain, joint stiffness, and difficulty with everyday tasks.
- Spinal Stenosis.
Spinal stenosis can strain on the spinal cord and nerves, occurring in any part of the spine.
- Spondylitis/Spondylolisthesis.
Spondylitis Occurs when one vertebra slips relative to the adjacent one, causing discomfort
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.
Occurs between the two pelvic bones that join to the sacrum on both sides of the spine.
Symptoms:
- Pain
In Back diseases you might experience pain that radiates to different parts including neck, middle back, and lower back.
- Stiffness
Difficulty in back movement and standing up from a seated position may be experienced in back problems.
- Muscle Tension
Back problems cause muscle tension that occurs as muscle knots with trigger points that causes aggravated pain.
- Limited Range of motion
The inability to move your body parts within its normal range of motion
- Radiating Pain
Back pain is linked to other body parts, as the back problems will cause pain to radiate to other body parts that are linked to the back.
- Numbness or Tingling
Back problems cause numbness in your feet and legs.
- Weakness
Refers to the loss of back muscle strength.
Available treatment:
- Pain Management
- Manual Therapy
- Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Posture Training
- Body Mechanics Education
- Activity Modification
- Functional Training
- Modalities
- Home Exercise Program
- Education
