Back & Neck Problems
Empower care for back and neck problems.
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It’s been estimated that over 80% of all adults will have back trouble sometime during their lives. Add to that the millions of people who suffer from neck injuries and the resulting pain and the millions more who suffer from headaches related to the cervical spine, and you can easily see why so many doctor visits and physical therapy visits are devoted to addressing these health problems.
Back pain is one of the most costly ailments in our society. The cost of treating back problems, time lost from work, insurance, therapy and surgery runs into the billions of dollars every year. Neck pain, too, has many causes and can also be quite disabling. No matter what type of back and neck problems you have, the highly skilled therapists at Empower Physical Therapy in Downingtown, Pennsylvania can help.
Our customized programs are designed to decrease pain and promote healing. We help patients overcome their back and neck problems through a variety of therapies, along with a strong emphasis on safe lifting and proper postural strategies. We can reduce or eliminate pain and increase mobility, strength, flexibility and function. We offer comprehensive, expert treatment for a variety of neck, back and spinal problems, including:
Our most effective therapies include:
Functional manual therapy – This specialized form of physical therapy is delivered by the hands with highly specialized mobilizations. The goal is to reduce muscle tension and normalize joint mobility in an effort to decrease pain caused by spasms, tension or joint dysfunction. There are very few physical therapists (currently just two in the state) who are certified functional manual therapists (CFMTs). CFMTs are trained as master clinicians with superior clinical skills and advanced knowledge in orthopedic functional manual therapy.
Spinal stabilization – This form of exercise is designed to strengthen muscles to support your spine and help prevent low back pain.
Therapeutic exercise – Many patients benefit from using resistance machines, free weights and other exercise equipment to encourage flexibility and strength. We also design simple, effective home exercise programs to help patients get better results faster and maintain their results longer.
TENS and electrical stimulation – Electrical nerve and muscle stimulation methods may be used to treat pain and muscle spasms.
Ultrasound – This modality offers deep heating therapy that can help deep joint tissues and improve stretching and flexibility in connective tissue. It is particularly effective for acute injuries.
Because no two patients are the same, each patient’s specific treatment program may use one, two or several therapies and modalities to help relieve pain while adding flexibility and movement to life. So whether your are a mom-to-be with pregnancy-related back pain or a competitive athlete, Empower Physical Therapy can help.
To learn more about how we can help people with back and neck problems, please call us. We welcome your questions and we appreciate and honor your referrals. Visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about back and neck problems.