Physical therapy is effective in improving balance, reducing falls, controlling osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and neck and low back pain.
Nonsurgical Options
Postural Training
Environmental loads, stresses, and strains (associated with gravity, or even the furniture you rest on) can be balanced and contained by optimal posturing.
Sleep Is Therapeutic
Chronic pain can cause mental and emotional issues, and its complex nature can come between you and a good night’s sleep.
Spinal Bracing
A spinal brace may be prescribed by your doctor to help stabilize one or more levels of your spine, stop or control spinal movement, lift pressure off an area of the spine, help prevent re-injury while you heal, and relieve pain.
Traction
Regardless of the equipment used, the purpose of traction is to decompress neurovascular structures by separating vertebral segments through the progressive application of a pulling force.
Watchful Waiting and Education
Spine-related conditions and injuries can create symptoms such as pain, burning and tightness, to name a few.