Back Pain

Back pain is a common issue that affects most people at some point in their life.  While most people recover quickly on their own, some experience more long-term chronic pain. Some may even require surgery.

There is a great deal of evidence to support the benefits of physical therapy both before and after back surgery. In general, PT is one of the most effective treatments for lower back pain. Physical therapy can help provide strength and stability which can help shorten recovery time after surgery. The movement and strengthening exercises given by a physical therapist can help reduce your pain, teach you proper body mechanics and prevent reoccurrence. This is why PT is considered an important part of most back-pain patients’ treatment plans.

Your course of physical therapy will start with a one-on-one consolation where your therapist will establish your goals and develop a personalized treatment plan to help manage your specific symptoms. Treatment usually includes a combination of passive and active modalities such as:

• Aerobic conditioning to improve endurance 
• Strengthening and stretching to improve muscle control 
• Heat and cold therapy to reduce pain and inflammation 
• Ultrasound technology to promote healing 
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to alter pain signals 

Core training and strengthening is also an important part of treating back problems. Having a strong core can help retribute body weight and reduce stress on the back.

The therapists at Reddy Care Physical & Occupational can help restore function, improve range-of-motion, and reduce pain. To find out more about the treatment options we have available, give us a call. Get started with a consultation today! 

Reddy Care Patient Review: 
"Everyone at Reddy Care from the friendly and professional front office staff to the talented and caring physical therapists is top-notch, especially my therapist Stelios. I am getting physical therapy post back surgery and Reddy Care has been a big part of my recovery. Very happy with Reddy Care, and would highly recommend them."

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.