According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), about 80% of adults are likely to have back pain at some time in their lives. It’s clear, then, that you aren’t alone when it comes to having back pain. You may not think treatment is necessary for your back issues. However, there are three signs that indicate that you should consider physical therapy for your back pain.
1. Your pain changes
For many patients, back pain starts off as a dull ache, but this pain may change over time. If your pain has changed, it may be a sign that you need physical therapy for back pain. For instance, your pain may now feel like it’s radiating from your lower back and down your leg. You may also begin having sharp pains that are accompanied by a burning or tingling sensation. Also, patients may feel pain in one side of their buttock, especially when doing certain activities.
2. Numbness
Numbness is another sign that you should consider physical therapy for back pain. This sensation often occurs in your legs and feet, and it’s typically the result of nerve compression or irritation in your lower back. This type of numbness often comes along with back pain. Especially when you have issues such as sciatica or a herniated spinal disc.
3. Difficulty doing daily tasks
If changing pain and numbness don’t cause you to seek physical therapy, then losing your ability to do normal daily tasks should. It’s not often that people stop to consider how many daily activities involve the back. For instance, you have to bend your back to pick up something you dropped on the floor.
The back is also a major player in actions like reaching for something in a cabinet or on a shelf. Even actions like sitting down in your chair require certain movements from your back. If you’ve noticed a decreased ability to do normal activities like these, it’s a clear signal that you need physical therapy for back pain.
Let our team at Border Therapy Services help you get physical therapy for back pain
At Border Therapy Services, our team can help patients treat many types of pain. This includes treating conditions that cause back pain. We have lots of experience with back problems, and we have many physical therapy methods at our disposal to treat them, including:
- Functional dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Aquatic therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Targeted strengthening exercises
- Therapeutic stretches
- Low-impact cardio techniques
If you live in El Paso or Horizon City, Texas, or Las Cruces, New Mexico, we can help you take the next step to treat your back problems. Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment