How can an occupational therapist help my back pain?

Back pain is a common issue that can be debilitating and uncomfortable. While most people recover from back pain within a few weeks on their own, sometimes the pain can linger and turn into a more serious chronic condition.

Our experienced team here at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy understand the toll that back pain can have on your life and can provide the treatment to help you get back to the things you love doing. Physical therapy is well known as an effective treatment for different types of back pain, but in addition to this, our team has occupational therapists that can help you find new and safer ways to accomplish your activities of daily living and help prevent reinjury.

How can occupational therapy help you manage your back pain?

An occupational therapist is a trained professional that can implement specific treatments and lifestyle changes to help optimize functional activities. For back pain, treatment focuses on using proper body mechanics, energy conservation methods, and learning pain signals to avoid overexertion. The occupational therapists will start by examining the overall activities of a patient at work and recreation and design a program based on this. Your occupational therapist will work with you to achieve your goals and learn how to operate safely and with less pain. They can help recommend any adjustments or equipment you may need for your home or work environment to make it easier for you.

If you are suffering from back pain, give us a call and we can get you seen by one of our therapists. We will make sure you get the physical or occupational therapy program that works for you. Give us a call today to schedule your consultation.

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
North Shore Towers: 718-224-8480
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030
*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn & Manhattan

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https://www.spine-health.com/glossary/occupational-therapist

https://www.reddycare.net/services/low-back-pain

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Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

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.

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