Types of Back Problems
- Myofascial pain
- Muscle strain
- Whiplash
- Stiff joints or tight muscles
- Pinched nerve, herniated disc or numbness or tingling in the legs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Improper sleeping/sitting posture
Treatment at ActivePT
ActivePT’s therapists practice a very hands-on approach to getting your pain. We use an evidence-based approach in our examinations and treatments. We believe that putting our hands on the injury helps us best asses and treat your pain. Treatments may include:
- Spinal Manipulation/mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization and muscle releases during functional movements
- Joint mobilization
- Dry needling
- Neural gliding and flossing techniques
- Traction and distraction techniques.
- Cold laser, ultrasound, iontophoresis
- Kinesio taping, postural taping and bracing
- Specialized exercise programs focusing on your specific muscle weaknesses or imbalances.
- Learning to set up your work environment to reduce low back pain