Have you ever reached for something ordinary, only to suddenly feel crippling back pain that took your breath away, and then have to wait a week to see your doctor?
There is a better way to get help for back pain, and it is as simple as calling your physical therapist.
In New Jersey, you can have a physical therapy evaluation without seeing a physician first, and without an additional co-pay.
A physical therapist is a highly trained clinician, who specializes in identifying and treating musculoskeletal injuries. They will identify the area of dysfunction, and propose exercises to strengthen and properly align the body. PTs use non-invasive modalities, like heat and cold, manual therapy, iontophoresis and ultrasound, to reduce swelling and inflammation and manage pain.
Exercise programs may help a person with a bulging disk. Stabilization exercises teach people how to use the correct abdominal and spinal muscles. Manipulation and mobilization can help with stiffness in the spine.
Physical therapists are experts in helping people with back pain. Next time you have back pain, call your physical therapist first.
Bacharach has locations in Court House, Marmora, Ocean City North and North Cape May. For more information, visit www.bacharach.org.
