Your back is stronger than you may think
Most people worldwide will experience back pain during their lifetime. It can be disabling and worrying but it is very common and rarely dangerous.
The spine is a strong, stable structure and not easily damaged so in most instances it is a simple sprain or strain.
In these cases – 98 per cent, according to research – people recover reasonably quickly, and many do so without treatment.
Some people experience repeat episodes, which can be distressing, but again these are rarely dangerous.
Avoid Addictive Opioids. Choose Physiotherapy for Safe Pain Management. #Choose Physical Wellness Physiotherapy.
No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free.
Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and opioid risks include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.
That’s why Physical wellness would suggest safer alternatives like physiotherapy to manage pain.
Physiotherapy treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education—and by increasing physical activity you can also reduce your risk of other chronic diseases.
Pain is personal, but treating pain takes teamwork.
When it comes to your health, you have a choice. Choose more movement and better health. Choose Physiotherapy!
Physiotherapy is among the safe and effective alternatives to opioids recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the management of most non-cancer related pain.
Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physiotherapist treat pain through movement, hands-on care, exercise, and patient education.
Here’s how physical therapists manage pain:
1. Exercise.
A study following 20,000 people over 11 years found that those who exercised on a regular basis, experienced less pain. And among those who exercised more than 3 times per week, chronic widespread pain was 28% less common1. Physiothreapist can prescribe exercise specific to your goals and needs.
2. Manual Therapy.
Research supports a hands-on approach to treating pain. From carpal tunnel syndrome2 to low back pain3, this type of care can effectively reduce your pain and improve your movement. Physiotherapist may use manipulation, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, and dry needling, as well as other strategies in your care.
3. Education.
A large study conducted with military personnel4 demonstrated that those with back pain who received a 45 minute educational session about pain, were less likely to seek treatment than their peers who didn’t receive education about pain. Physiotherapist will talk with you to make sure they understand your pain history, and help set realistic expectations about your treatment.
4. Teamwork.
Recent studies have shown that developing a positive relationship with your physiotherapist and being an active participant in your own recovery can impact your success. This is likely because physical therapists are able to directly work with you and assess how your pain responds to treatment.
Read more about Pain and Chronic Pain Syndromes.
The American Physical Therapy Association launched a national campaign to raise awareness about the risks of opioids and the safe alternative of physical therapy for long-term pain management.
