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http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/how-a-physical-therapist-can-help-exercise <strong>Introduction to exercise and pain relief<br/></strong> <p>Ten to twenty years ago a person experiencing back pain would most commonly be advised bed rest and immobilization of the back. Research within the past 10 years has shown that inactivity weakens the muscles that support the spine and, if continued too long, can prolong recovery or even make certain conditions worse.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/how-a-physical-therapist-can-help-exercise">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1721 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/myofascial-release-therapy-conditions-symptoms-and-treatments <div style="float:right; text-align:center; width=110px; border: 1px solid #DEDFDF; padding:8px; margin:0 5px 0 0"> <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/video/myofascial-pain-syndrome" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.spine-health.com/sites/all/themes/spinehealth/images/video-thumbs/myofascial-pain-syndrome-video-thumb.jpg" height="80px" width="100px" alt="Myofascial Pain Syndrome Video" title="Myofascial Pain Syndrome Video"/></a><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/myofascial-release-therapy-conditions-symptoms-and-treatments">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Acute Pain Myofascial Pain Physiotherapy alternative-care-types back-pain-treatment chronic-pain-treatment pain-medication-related-information pain-treatment Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:10:13 -0700 cmaynard 24215 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-low-back-pain-relief <img src="/images/o047.jpg" alt="physical therapy" width="149" height="98" border="0" class="column2"/> <h2>Physical therapy for the low back</h2> <p>Patients suffering from most types of low back pain are often referred for physical therapy for four weeks as an initial conservative treatment option before considering other more aggressive treatments, including back surgery. The goals of physical therapy are to decrease back pain, increase function and teach the patient a maintenance program to prevent future back problems.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-low-back-pain-relief">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Lower Back Pain Treatment Pain Relief Passive Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Spondylolisthesis Treatment spondylolisthesis-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1726 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/what-physiatry <p><img src="/images/o050.jpg" alt="Physiatry" width="90" height="128" class="column2"/></p> <p>Physiatry – also called physical medicine and rehabilitation – is a branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosis, treatment and management of disease primarily using "physical" means (such as physical therapy and medications). Essentially, physiatrists specialize in a wide variety of conservative treatments for the musculoskeletal system (the muscles and bones) and do not perform surgery.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/what-physiatry">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Pain Treatment Physiotherapy back-pain-treatment lower-back-pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1720 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/back-exercise-pain-relief <p>One of the keys to recovering from an episode of back pain or surgery, and to help avoid future recurrences of back pain, is to pursue appropriate rehabilitation and exercise. A comprehensive exercise regimen should include a combination of stretching, strengthening and aerobic conditioning of the back and body. This requires a basic understanding of the types of muscles that need to be conditioned.<br/> There are three types of muscles that support the spine:</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/back-exercise-pain-relief">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Exercises McKenzie Exercise Pain Relief Physiotherapy physical-therapy-related-information Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1728 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-exercise-pain-relief <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/physical-therapy" title="Physical Therapy">Physical Therapy</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief" title="Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief">Exercise Ball Therapy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain" title="Physical Therapy Benefits For Back Pain">Physical Therapy Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back" title="Rehabilitation and Exercise for a Healthy Back">Rehabilitation and Exercise</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/core-body-strength-exercises" title="Core Body Strength Exercises">Core Strength Exercises</a></p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-exercise-pain-relief">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Lumbar Stabilization McKenzie Exercise Pain Relief Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1722 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back <img src="/images/water.jpg" alt="rehabilitation" width="107" height="134" border="0" class="column2"/> <h2>How the back benefits from exercise<br/></h2> People who suffer from <a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/lower-back-pain-symptoms-and-treatment-options" title="Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options">lower back pain</a> are often encouraged to help their own recovery through exercise and physical therapy, but are seldom given the knowledge and tools needed to accomplish this.<p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Acute Pain physical therapy Physiotherapy Recovery Rehabilitation exercise-types lower-back-pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1730 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-passive-pt-modalities-back-pain <img src="/images/o048.jpg" alt="PT" class="column2"/> <p>Multiple modalities are commonly employed to reduce low back pain. They are especially useful in alleviating acute low back pain (e.g. an intense, debilitating episode of low back pain) for the patient. Physical therapists or chiropractors usually use passive modalities.<br/></p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-passive-pt-modalities-back-pain">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Passive Physical Therapy Physiotherapy TENS Unit heat-therapy-cold-therapy-types Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1724 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/specific-low-back-pain-exercises <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/physical-therapy" title="Physical Therapy">Physical Therapy</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief" title="Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief">Exercise Ball Therapy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain" title="Physical Therapy Benefits For Back Pain">Physical Therapy Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back" title="Rehabilitation and Exercise for a Healthy Back">Rehabilitation and Exercise</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/core-body-strength-exercises" title="Core Body Strength Exercises">Core Strength Exercises</a></p> </div> <p>Most physical therapy programs that are designed to treat low back pain and some radicular pain (pain radiating down the leg) will include a combination of the following types of exercise:</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/specific-low-back-pain-exercises">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Abdominal exercises Back Exercises Lower Back Pain Treatment Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1727 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/guidelines-recovering-low-back-pain <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em><strong>More Low Back Pain Info:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/common-causes-lower-back-pain" title="Common Causes of Lower Back Pain">Low Back Pain Causes</a></p> <p><a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/lower-back-pain-symptoms-and-treatment-options" title="Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options">Low Back Pain Treatment</a></p> <p><a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/coccydynia-a-real-pain-tailbone" title="Coccydynia: A Real Pain in the Tailbone">Coccydynia Introduction</a></p> <p><a href="/wellness/sleep/choosing-best-mattress-lower-back-pain" title="Choosing the Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain">Mattresses for Low Back Pain</a></p> </div> <p>In addition to stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercises, there are several lifestyle guidelines that can help in the healing and rehabilitation process.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/guidelines-recovering-low-back-pain">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Anxiety Lower Back Pain Treatment Physiotherapy Recovery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1729 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain <br/><img src="/images/o047.jpg" alt="physical therapy" width="149" height="98" align="left" class="column2"/> <h2>Benefits of back pain exercise and physical therapy<br/></h2> <p>After an episode of low back pain has lasted between two and six weeks, or if there are frequent recurrences of low back pain, it is reasonable to consider back pain exercises and physical therapy for back treatment.<p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Aerobic Exercise Back Pain Treatment Iontophoresis Passive Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Strengthening Exercise Stretching pain-management-types upper-back-pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:36 -0800 spine-health 1723 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/pain-relief-physical-therapy-and-exercise <p>Dear Spine-Health Member,</p> <p>The use of some type of physical therapy and exercise is integral to almost all forms of back pain and neck pain treatment. Sometimes physical therapy and exercise are the first lines of treatment, other times it may help manage chronic pain, or provide rehabilitation after surgery. But did you know that both gentle back exercise and physical therapy play a vital role in relieving pain?</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/pain-relief-physical-therapy-and-exercise">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Pain Relief Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1717 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-uses <p>The numerous applications of the exercise ball follow a range of difficulty levels, and the benefits for back pain patients can be felt at each level. From merely sitting on the exercise ball to doing structured aerobic exercise routines, the basic support needed by the back and stomach muscles are the same.</p> <p>For a person with low back pain, the exercise ball can be used for a variety of purposes, including:</p> <ul><li> <p>Find neutral spine position</p> </li> <li> <p>Learn proper posture</p> </li> <li> <p>Increase lumbar (low back) mobility</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-uses">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Exercises Exercise Ball Physiotherapy physical-therapy-related-information Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1707 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/manual-physical-therapy-pain-relief <img src="/images/chiromodern.jpg" alt="Manual therapy overview" width="120" height="138" class="column2"/> <h2>Hands-on physical therapy</h2> <p>Many patients arrive at their first physical therapy appointment expecting to receive hot packs, ultrasound and instructions on how to complete a series of exercises. These modalities are warranted in many instances and most therapists would agree that exercise is needed to help restore muscle imbalances. However, many therapists now approach the restoration of function from a different perspective.<p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/manual-physical-therapy-pain-relief">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Pain Relief physical therapy Physiotherapy alternative-care-related-information exercise-types massage-therapy-related-information physical-therapy-types Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1714 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/myofascial-therapy-treatment-acute-and-chronic-pain <div style="float:right; text-align:center; width=110px; border: 1px solid #DEDFDF; padding:8px; margin:0 0 0 5px"> <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/video/myofascial-pain-syndrome" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.spine-health.com/sites/all/themes/spinehealth/images/video-thumbs/myofascial-pain-syndrome-video-thumb.jpg" alt="Myofascial Pain Syndrome Video" title="Myofascial Pain Syndrome Video"/></a><br /><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/video/myofascial-pain-syndrome" target="_blank">Myofascial Pain <p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/myofascial-therapy-treatment-acute-and-chronic-pain">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Acute Pain Myofascial Pain Physiotherapy alternative-care-types back-pain-treatment chronic-pain-treatment pain-medication-related-information pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1716 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief <img src="/images/ball5.jpg" alt="exercise ball" width="150" height="99" class="column2"/> <h2>Exercise ball introduction</h2> <p>The <strong>exercise ball</strong> - also called a Swiss ball or physio ball - is a conservative <a href="/wellness/exercise/exercise-and-back-pain" title="Exercise and Back Pain">back exercise treatment</a> option for back pain sufferers and is designed to help prevent further episodes of low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program. The exercise ball is effective in rehabilitation of the back because it helps strengthen and develop the core body muscles that help to stabilize the spine.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Exercises Back Pain Relief exercise ball Exercise Ball physical therapy Physiotherapy alternative-care-related-information ergonomics-tips-and-techniques exercise-featured-articles physical-therapy-featured-articles physical-therapy-types Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1706 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/comprehensive-approach-treatment-a-physiatrist <h2>Goals of physiatry treatment</h2> <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/physical-therapy" title="Physical Therapy">Physical Therapy</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief" title="Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief">Exercise Ball Therapy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain" title="Physical Therapy Benefits For Back Pain">Physical Therapy Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back" title="Rehabilitation and Exercise for a Healthy Back">Rehabilitation and Exercise</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/what-physiatry" title="What is Physiatry?">What is Physiatry?</a></p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/comprehensive-approach-treatment-a-physiatrist">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Myofascial Pain Passive Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1719 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/swiss-ball-exercises <p>The exercise ball (or Swiss ball or physio ball) is a versatile piece of exercise equipment available to help people with back pain. In particular, many Swiss ball exercises are designed to bring movement to the spine in a controlled manner to help keep the discs nourished. Moving the vertebrae helps nourish the discs in the spine by increasing blood flow around the disc and by causing the water to flow in and out of the disc.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/swiss-ball-exercises">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Exercises Exercise Ball Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1708 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/specific-manual-physical-therapy-techniques <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/physical-therapy" title="Physical Therapy">Physical Therapy</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief" title="Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief">Exercise Ball Therapy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain" title="Physical Therapy Benefits For Back Pain">Physical Therapy Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back" title="Rehabilitation and Exercise for a Healthy Back">Rehabilitation and Exercise</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/what-physiatry" title="What is Physiatry?">What is Physiatry?</a></p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/specific-manual-physical-therapy-techniques">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1715 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-precautions <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/physical-therapy" title="Physical Therapy">Physical Therapy</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-therapy-lower-back-pain-relief" title="Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief">Exercise Ball Therapy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/physical-therapy-benefits-back-pain" title="Physical Therapy Benefits For Back Pain">Physical Therapy Benefits</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/rehabilitation-and-exercise-a-healthy-back" title="Rehabilitation and Exercise for a Healthy Back">Rehabilitation and Exercise</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/core-body-strength-exercises" title="Core Body Strength Exercises">Core Strength Exercises</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/physical-therapy/what-physiatry" title="What is Physiatry?">What is Physiatry?</a></p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/exercise-ball-precautions">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Back Exercises Exercise Ball Instrumentation Physiotherapy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:35 -0800 spine-health 1705 at http://www01.spine-health.com http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/core-body-strength-exercises <p>These back exercises using exercise balls are designed to strengthen the muscles that support the spine from the low back to the upper back, in front and in back. Specific muscles targeted by these exercises include the abdominal, chest and back muscles.</p><p><a href="http://www01.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/core-body-strength-exercises">read more</a></p> Physical Therapy Abdominal Exercise Physiotherapy Strengthening Exercise physical-therapy-featured-articles Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:34 -0800 spine-health 1704 at http://www01.spine-health.com