Back Pain Relief and Sciatica Pain Relief Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA

Back Pain Relief

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Looking For Some Relief From Your Back Pain?

Did you know that one in every four Americans has experienced back pain within the past three months? According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly experienced type of pain across the United States. Back pain affects over 80% of all people. It is the most commonly reported complaint in the United States. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, one out of every four Americans has had it in the previous three months!

Numerous factors could be causing your back pains, but regardless of the cause, at Our Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA physical therapists are trained to get you relief from your back pain.  Contact Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment and get started on your first steps toward relief!

Why does my back hurt?

There are several reasons you may be experiencing back pain, and identifying the root cause can be difficult. Fortunately, our highly trained physical therapist can help determine all the factors contributing to your condition and provide a comprehensive plan to address them all!

At Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center in our Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA, our physical therapists 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:

Poor posture and prolonged positions

Our spines are designed to move. One of the most common causes of back pain is poor posture/prolonged positions. Our modern society is far more sedentary than past generations, and the incidence of back pain continues to grow.

Back pain caused by poor posture is commonly associated with prolonged activities like sitting and standing. When you sustain a posture, you can irritate the tissues in your body, leading to pain, dysfunction, and over time even inflammation or injury.

Bulging or Herniated discs

The discs are specialized tissue between two vertebrae (i.e., spine bones). The discs help direct our spines’ movement and absorb forces and protect the bones from injury.

The discs are particularly vulnerable to injury from bending and twisting movements, primarily when associated with lifting in these positions. The disc is also susceptible to prolonged postures related to sitting or awkward tasks.

Injury to the discs can cause significant pain in the back and lead to a more serious condition known as radiculopathy (i.e., nerve pain) in your thigh, leg, or foot (aka sciatica).

The good news is that physical therapy at our Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA, can help you if you struggle with pain associated with disc problems.

Sprain/Strain

A back sprain occurs when you overstretch the ligaments in your spine, whereas a back strain occurs when you overstretch your back muscles. These types of injuries are often associated with a lifting injury or an accident (i.e., motor vehicle accident, slip, or fall).

Degenerative disc disease (DDD)

Degenerative disc disease is another common cause of back discomfort and is most commonly associated with aging. Smoking, certain medications, and injury can also lead to degenerative changes.

Pain associated with degenerative disc disease often presents with changes to mobility and is commonly felt when initiating movement after a prolonged position (i.e., sitting, standing, or lying).

People often describe a dull, painful ache in the lower back that gets worse with standing or walking for lengthy periods.

Regardless of the cause of your back pain, our Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center physical therapists can help get to the root of your problem and, more importantly, give you the tools to resolve your pain!

Contact Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center:

If you’re suffering and want back pain relief, you can find safe and effective treatments with physical therapy at any of our Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA physical therapy clinics. They will help determine your diagnosis before creating your treatment plan.

The main stages of your plan will focus on pain relief, which may include any combination of the following.

  • Ice Therapy
  • Heat Therapy
  • Manual therapy
  • Posture improvement
  • Targeted stretches
  • Targeted exercises

Or any other treatment that our physical therapist deems fit.

As you progress and improve, our physical therapist will expand on your exercises and stretches. They do this by making them more intensive over time. This will help increase your overall strength and range of motion.

The overall goal of physical therapy is to relieve pain, strengthen the body, and improve overall function. At Marketplace Physical Therapy, we want to help you get back to living your daily life, without worry or discomfort.

Contact our Riverside, Corona, Chino, Redlands, and Beaumont, CA physical therapy office today to schedule your initial appointment. No matter how severe the pain may be, Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center can help!

How do I know if my back pain is serious?

The pain you experience in your back may either be acute or chronic, depending on how it was sustained. Acute pain means that it lasts for a short time and is usually severe. Chronic pain means that it lasts generally three months or longer and it can either cause dull or severe persistent pain. The pain you experience is typically either rooted in your back muscles or the bones in your spine. If your pain is severe enough to hinder you from doing daily tasks, if it suddenly worsens, or if it has lasted longer than three months, then it is time to seek the help of a physical therapist.

How do I get relief from back pain?

You can treat your back pain with physical therapy. Physical therapy can address back pain by helping to improve your range of motion, strengthening the muscles in the affected areas, and using targeted massage to reduce tension. In many situations, working with a physical therapist to improve can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain, and may even help you avoid more invasive procedures, such as surgery.

What is the best physical therapy treatment for back pain?

Your physical therapist will design a treatment plan based on your specific needs. Your individualized treatment plan will incorporate the best methods possible for relieving your pain, facilitating the healing process, and restoring function and movement to the affected area(s) of your back. Your initial appointment will consist of a comprehensive evaluation, which will help your physical therapist discover which forms of treatment will be best for the orthopedic, neurologic, or cardiovascular condition you are experiencing. The main stages of your plan will focus on pain relief, which may include any combination of ice and heat therapies, manual therapy, posture improvement, targeted stretches and exercises, or any other treatment that your physical therapist may deem fit. While there is no singular method for relieving back pain, your physical therapist will make sure you receive the best treatments for your needs.

How do you relieve back pain without drugs?

While medication is easy, it only helps your pain subside for a short amount of time. Over time, certain drugs can cause some unfavorable side effects, and in some cases, they can be habit-forming. With NSAIDs, you run the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke. With corticosteroids, you run the risk of cataracts, high blood sugar levels, and bone loss. Luckily, there is a much safer and healthier alternative to treating persistent back pain: physical therapy. At your initial consultation, your physical therapist will ask you several questions regarding your medical history, lifestyle, and painful area(s). This information will assist your physical therapist in creating the best treatment plan for you and your specific needs, so you can be provided with long-term results.

Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

START YOUR ROAD TO RECOVERY TODAY!