How To Use Physical Therapy For Lower Back Pain

By Luisa Sharpe


Lower back pain is a prevalent problem and especially in adults because of the nature of their jobs. People who spend the day lifting heavy loads and those who spend it bent over a computer can experience severe lower back pain and these needs to be stopped. There are several ways that you can get rid of this pain but physical therapy for lower back pain are the most effective.

Some people experience this pain because they do not know how to protect their rear body part bones and muscles when they are working. For example, it is recommended that when you are lifting heavy loads you squat and then rise with the load as compared to bending at the waist since when you do this you shift the entire load to the back instead of the legs that are stronger.

For the minor pains, you can use pain killers to relieve the aching. However, when the condition persists, it is wise to visit a specialist who will give you a permanent solution to your problem. Do not get so used to the over the counter drugs because your body may stop responding to them soon.

Before seeking the services of the therapist, you should see a doctor who will examine you and see if there is no fracture in your spine. If there is none, then it is right to see a therapist who will stretch your body and relax your painful muscles. This is the best remedy for anyone with a disc dislocation since they will help you to bring it back to the normal place.

Never stretches are also crucial in making lower rear part pain go away. This pain may not be apparent as it may radiate to the lower limbs and the buttocks. Stretching the nerves, and especially the sciatica will help in making this pain go away. They are also recommended after lumbar surgery, so as to ensure that one is not suffering from any scar tissue adhesion in the nerves and muscle tissue.

When one is doing the sciatic nerve stretch, he has to lie on a level surface and raise his leg up. He will keep stretching it out and at the same time drawing it to the behind. Particular person will keep altering the legs.

The prayer stretch and the angry cat stretch are lumbar flexion exercises that are most commonly used by golf and tennis players. They are essential in relieving pain caused by overexertion of the back. The prone press up exercises and the single knee to chest stretches are also important, and they can be done at home without any stress.

Some of these exercises can be done freely at home and so you do not need to worry about what to do. This is why you will need to be examined by a physical therapist first to know which exercises will work for you and which you should not do. This will prevent you from injuring yourself further.




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