Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Physical Therapy.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief
Myofascial release therapy (also known as myofascial trigger point therapy) is a type of safe, low load stretch that releases tightness and the pain caused by restrictions in the fascial system.
Myofascial therapy is a low load stretch that is designed to relieve pain by releasing tightness within the fascia, the web of connective tissue that spreads throughout the body and surrounds muscles, bones, and organs.
Heat and cold therapy, massage therapy, and electrotherapy are a few passive physical therapy modalities aimed at helping to reduce neck pain and stiffness. Find out how they work and some of their associated risks.
After the initial six-week period following fusion surgery, patients can add more rigor and variety to their rehabilitation routine with exercise equipment.
In addition to stretching and strengthening exercises, regular aerobic conditioning is also important for spinal fusion. It helps increase blood flow, oxygen, and burns excess calories...
Most patients with low back pain will benefit by using physical therapy for pain relief. A physical therapist can show proper exercise technique and ensure follow through.
Physical therapy is often recommended to treat neck pain. Learn about the two most commonly used physical therapy methods and how they help to alleviate neck pain and stiffness.
Many fusion patients are afraid to be active, fearing that they will risk having the fusion not set up properly. In actuality, movement is very important to foster healing.
Strengthening, stretching, and core-building exercises can reduce back pain by activating the muscles surrounding the spine and healing the spinal tissues.
With manual physical therapy, therapists use only their hands to reduce back muscle tension and restore mobility to stiff joints in an effort to allow the patient more natural movement and pain relief.
