“Hi. I am calling to ask what you offer for low back pain treatments….”
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring clients to the Institute. It is not surprising as there is a 60-70% risk of having at least one low back pain episode in your lifetime. No typo there – 60-70%.
Problems & Treatments
Every case tends to vary when it comes to the exact cause of the problem and the best treatment options. Most cases benefit more greatly from a multi-prong approach using a team of professionals and interventions. Think of it as a race team pit crew.
So, what do we commonly offer as part of a treatment plan for low back pain? There are several, including:
Spinal Adjustment: Using osteopathic manipulative treatment, our osteopathic physician can use his hands to diagnose abnormalities of the spine and then employ techniques to correct them.
Trigger Point Injections: This well-tolerated and gentle procedure involves using a needle and a small amount of solution to break up muscle spasms and specific muscular knots.
Acupuncture: We have protocols for redirecting energy through the affected area that can add to bringing you back to homeostasis.
Biomechanical Evaluation: Perhaps there is something about the way you walk, sit, stand and/or exercise that contributes to your low back pain. We can help figure that out so you are really getting to the underlying cause!
Who Else Can Help Back Pain?
Who else is on this “Pit Crew?” We work very closely with local specialists in this field, expediting and coordinating your care so that there is a team working in concert on your injury.
Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation is a key component of recovery and almost universally recommended.
Interventional Spine: These specialists provide advanced injections of varying types to your specific injury site. Depending on the details of your case, these specialists may be brought in to help.
Spine Surgeon: The vast majority of low back pain patients do not have an injury that requires surgery; however, it is important to include spine surgeons on the team for those rare cases.
And that is not all. There are a variety of other potentially beneficial resources, including yoga, that we can review with you as part of your consultation. There is rarely just a single intervention that is the key to success in low back pain treatment. Instead, enduring relief typically requires multiple modalities. Take advantage of your Pit Crew to get you back into the race!