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Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy for Back Pain Uses
There are so many reasons why a patient might be prescribed physical therapy. Patients with a chronic back pain condition are often given therapy as a method of increasing oxygen supply to the painful areas of the back. This is an excellent temporary treatment for oxygen deprivation back pain, but unfortunately only generates short term pain relief. Many patients with a full range of diagnosed conditions find temporary relief from exercise therapy. This very fact supports the theory that many back pain conditions are actually psychogenic ischemia syndromes. After all, exercises for back pain will not cure a physical spinal abnormality such as a disc or bone problem…Patients might be prescribed physical therapy in order to build up their muscles after long periods of inactivity, such as after a serious back injury. This is an important part of the recovery process both for the injured region, as well as the entire body. Patients might also undergo therapy after a surgical procedure. This will help the region to heal and assist the patient in regaining full usage of the affected area. Physical therapy is a great treatment modality for many health concerns, but is not a good long term option for those with psychosomatic back pain conditions.
Physical Therapy for Back Pain Treatments
Physical therapy consists of exercises and stretches to condition the muscles, improve cardiovascular capability and regain lost functionality. Exercises might involve calisthenics, resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, specific fitness activities or the use of specialized rehabilitation equipment. Many therapists employ modalities such as yoga, Pilates or tai chi to help motivate patients to become more interested in their therapy. There are so many possible approaches to a complete physical therapy program. It is important to find a therapist who can connect with the patient and provide them with a rich and rewarding treatment experience, as well as a positive physical result.Physical Therapy for Psychological Back Pain
Physical therapy is often prescribed to patients with a misdiagnosed case of psychological back pain which has been mistakenly blamed on some coincidental scapegoat spinal abnormality. While this therapy will not hurt the patient and might even provide some minor symptomatic relief, it will not cure the underlying causative emotional issues. Even the famous Dr. Sarno used to prescribe physical therapy to his Tension Myositis patients while working on a knowledge therapy based psychological cure with them. After some time, Dr. Sarno realized that even this innocent and positive physical treatment was contradictory to a real psychological therapy plan. The patient had to repudiate all ideologies that the pain was in any way a physical phenomenon and also had to relinquish ALL physical treatments in order to recover. To this end, Dr. Sarno officially stopped using his extensive physical medicine background in the treatment of TMS patients and elected for a purely psychological approach. It is this pure knowledge therapy approach which has cured millions of their various torturous pain conditions.Physical Therapy for Back Pain Recommendation
I am a big fan and avid supporter of physical therapists. I truly believe they are one of the most important and open minded groups of health care practitioners today. However, I still caution patients not to place all their eggs in one basket. Physical therapy is an important part of a combined care regimen for physical back pain and rehabilitation. It is not a valuable part of a pain relief program for ANY psychosomatic syndrome and might actually serve to perpetuate the condition. Be careful when the actual cause of symptoms is under debate…To all of you in the field of physical therapy for back pain relief, I salute you. You provide an excellent service which is truly needed and appreciated by your patients.
