Are you looking for relief from back pain?
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Is back pain preventing you from doing the things that you love? Are you having trouble with sitting, standing, walking, or sleeping? Are you experiencing difficulty lifting and carrying your children, grandchildren or groceries? Are you struggling to achieve your full potential in the gym or suffering from a nagging injury preventing you from participating in a sport? If you are in pain, have an old or recent injury, or are recovering from surgery, our specialists at McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy in Warminster and New Britain, PA are here to help.
Over 80% of the population suffers from back pain. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, one in four Americans has reported experiencing back pain within the previous three months. Numerous factors could be the cause of your back pain, and our physical therapists will identify the source of your problem and collaborate with you to ensure a complete recovery!
What caused my back pain?
Research has identified potential lifestyle risk factors that may contribute to your back pain. However, determining the underlying cause can be difficult. Fortunately, our highly trained, Mckenzie Certified physical therapists can assist you in determining all of the factors and potential lifestyle risk factors causing your condition and will develop a comprehensive plan to address your pain. We employ research-backed strategies that have been shown to produce long-term results.
The following are some of the most common causes of back pain:
Poor posture and prolonged positions
Our spines are built to move. Poor posture and prolonged positions are among the most common causes of back pain. Our modern society is much more sedentary than previous generations, which is causing an increase in back pain.
Back pain from poor posture is frequently associated with prolonged activities such as sitting, bending over, and standing. Maintaining a posture can irritate the tissues in your body, resulting in pain, dysfunction, and, in the long run, an injury.
Sprain/Strain
A back sprain occurs when the ligaments in your spine are overstretched and suffer micro-tearing, and a back strain occurs when your back muscles are overstretched. These injuries are frequently associated with a lifting injury or an accident (i.e., motor vehicle accident, slip, or fall).
Bulging or Herniated discs
Discs are specialized tissues that connect two vertebrae (i.e., spine bones). The discs help direct the movement of our spines, absorb forces, and protect the bones from injury.
Bending and twisting movements are particularly dangerous to the discs, especially when lifting in these positions. The disc is also vulnerable to prolonged sitting or awkward task postures and repetitive bending.
Injury to the discs can cause severe back pain and lead to a more serious condition known as radiculopathy (nerve pain) in your thigh, leg, or foot (aka sciatica).
Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
Another common cause of back pain is degenerative disc disease, which is most commonly associated with aging. Degenerative changes can also be caused by smoking, certain medications, and injury.
Pain from degenerative disc disease frequently manifests as changes in mobility and is commonly felt when initiating movement after a prolonged position (i.e., sitting, standing, or lying). People frequently describe a dull, painful ache in the lower back that worsens with prolonged standing or walking.
Find back pain relief today
Visit one of our locations in Warminster or New Britain, PA and one of our physical therapists will give you the tools you need to fix your problem and prevent it from coming back!
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