The first thing you should know is that I'm not against spinal manipulations. When used appropriately, they are amazingly effective at reducing back pain and other ailments. Having said that.......When people have back pain, a lot of people do not want surgery. Also, a lot of people are uneasy about the idea of getting 'cracked' (a spinal manipulation) in order to deal with their low back pain so they avoid chiropractors. Luckily you have options! There are a number of soft tissue (not bone) manual therapies as well as exercises that can make a difference for you.
Commonly the goal of treatment to the low back when it's in pain is to try to increase the flexibility of the upper back and the hips to decrease the amount of movement that comes from the low back. With reduced movement comes reduced stress on the area. Utilizing chiropractic adjustments is definitely helpful to this goal, however if that option is off the table, there are still many effective methods. I've demonstrated a number of the muscle therapies and exercises that help with that problem.
Manual Therapy Examples
- Active Release Technique to the Iliolumbar Ligament
- Active Release Technique to Hip Flexors
- Active Release Technique to the Quadratus Lumborum)
Exercises
- Touch Touch Progression for better hip flexibility
- Thoracic Spine Foam Rolling
One thing to realize when using conservative care (non-drug, non-surgery) is that these problems don't always go away over night. To make physical changes to the body, it's important to realize that typically you'll need to perform several treatments a week for a few weeks before the problem will be resolved. I typically tell my patients to expect significant relief within 6 visits.
If you are in need of treatment in the south FL area, please call my office at 561.877.1680 or visit me at www.Mobility-4Life.com
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