PHYSIOTHERAPY, ATHLETIC THERAPY, CHIROPRACTIC, AND MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES CAN HELP WITH BACK PAIN
According to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain across the nation, and four out of five Canadians have experienced back pain in their lifetime.
Have you ever experienced a bad night’s sleep due to back pain, or strained your back while moving something heavy? Or maybe you hurt your back playing a sport. Are you having to watch what you do, because you are afraid you may hurt your back? If so, we can help.
Our clinic has helped so many people in our Oakville, ON community, and it is ready to help you too. Make an appointment with Leaps & Bounds: Performance Rehabilitation as soon as possible!
Why does my back hurt?
Back pain is multifactorial in nature, and the onset is quite often unknown. Sometimes it may develop as the result of an injury. This can be due to poor loading strategies, repetitive motions, or some type of trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, external factors like job stress, or stress to perform in your sport can contribute to musculoskeletal pain, including low back pain. Keep in mind that in either case, people are more symptomatic with certain movements and positions, while finding some relief in others. It’s up to your therapist to help you learn what these movements and positions are, and ultimately, tailor a program that will most benefit your needs. So it’s important to keep that in mind, and be open to strategies managing these factors.
Fortunately, our highly trained physiotherapists, athletic therapist, or chiropractor can help determine the factors contributing to your condition and provide a comprehensive plan to address them all!
At Leaps & Bounds: Performance Rehabilitation, our practitioners regularly treat all types of back pain. We use research-back strategies that are proven to provide lasting results.
Some of the most common conditions that lead to back pain include:
Repetitive movement and prolonged posture – related injuries:
Sometimes the demand for a task exceeds the capacity of our tissues to meet that demand, and as a result, pain occurs. This is prominent in people who stand or sit all day, or have jobs that require they do the same series of movements over and over again. A physical therapist can help settle that pain down, and improve your capacity to meet the demands of your job. Additionally, they can offer suggestions on job or workplace modifications that lower the ask on your body while remaining as productive.
Sprain/Strain
A sprain is an irritation of the soft tissues that stabilize joints, while a strain is an irritation of the muscles that can both stabilize or move your spine. Both result in temporary inflammation, which is the first stage of the healing process.
Bulging or Herniated discs
The spine consists of 33 bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are cushioned by discs which allow the spine to be flexible without sacrificing strength. They also act as a shock absorber and prevent friction of the vertebrae.
It is quite common for the disc to become distorted and for the circumference of the disc to extend beyond the margins of your vertebral bodies. This is known as a herniated disc. The distortion can range from a small bulge to a sequestration, where a portion of the disc breaks off from the body.
You may hear a herniated disc being referred to as a “slipped” disc. But we know now that discs are quite secured to the vertebral column. They don’t slip out of place. Nonetheless, herniated discs can exist in the absence of pain, or they can be extremely painful, especially if it irritates the surrounding nerves.
Arthritis and other “degenerative” conditions
These terms sound much scarier than what they really are in most people – normal processes of aging. In other areas of the body (think grey hair and skin wrinkles, which are also “degenerative”) they don’t have the same worrisome effect as they do in your joints, simply because of the label attached to it. And it is these scary labels that cause people to move less and hurt more. Can arthritis cause pain in some people? Of course. But therapeutic exercises and interventions can help to alleviate pain and restore your physical function so that you can get back to doing the things you love.
NO BETTER PLACE IN OAKVILLE, ON TO PROVIDE BACK PAIN RELIEF
When you walk through the doors of the Leaps & Bounds: Performance Rehabilitation, your search for back pain relief can finally come to an end! Our practitioners – physiotherapist, athletic therapist, chiropractor, and massage therapists – are here to help you get back on your feet as soon as possible!
When you come to our clinic, our highly trained practitioner will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your condition. To find the root causes of your back or neck pain, your therapist will first take a look at your medical history to identify any factors that could be contributing to the discomfort you are currently experiencing, like prior events causing trauma or past surgeries. They will then perform a physical evaluation including assessing your spinal mobility and asking you to perform some activities in order to find out your level of function.
We believe in a whole-person approach to care and emphasize educating you about how to manage your condition independently with varies strategies and home exercises, and how to prevent future episodes. We will design our treatment plan based on your personal needs. We understand that no two people are alike, and although symptoms are similar, the road to recovery is unique to the individual.
Our therapists – physiotherapist, athletic therapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist – will work with you to reduce any tension or joint restriction affecting your mobility and provide exercises to restore your movement, and improve your strength and overall function. We’ll also show you how to employ ergonomic strategies and appropriate body mechanics for particular situations to protect your spine to make your spine strong and stable when needed.
It is critical that you seek help sooner than later to resolve your condition as quickly as possible and get you back to doing the things you love.
SEE HOW WE’VE HELPED OUR OAKVILLE, ON COMMUNITY GET BACK TO THEIR LIVES!
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT OUR CLINIC TO FIND BACK PAIN RELIEF
If you are in Oakville, ON, or surrounding communities, and you are looking for back pain relief, request an appointment with us at Leaps & Bounds: Performance Rehabilitation today. The sooner we can see you, the better. Our therapists – physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors, or massage therapists – are eager to help you get back on your feet!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!