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Physical Therapy in Massapequa

Manual Therapy for Back Pain

Many people struggle with back pain in their everyday lives, and it can make doing simple tasks very difficult. If you are looking for a physical therapist in Massapequa to help you with your back pain, Park Physical Therapy can provide you with the manual therapy you need. There are many factors as to why you may be struggling with back pain, so it is important to be aware of the risks and symptoms of back pain, that way treating it will become easier.

Before starting therapy with a physical therapist in Massapequa, it is important to find out what is causing your back pain. Often times it is caused by heavy lifting or an injury such as falling. If you recently suffered an injury, you might be suffering from back pain. If not, then determining the actual cause is very important. Back pain can also be caused by medical factors, such as bulging or ruptured discs in your spine, arthritis, skeletal irregularities (like scoliosis), or osteoporosis. If you have been diagnosed with any of these, you may be prone to back pain. Other risk factors for back pain include:

    • Age
    • Lack of exercise
    • Excess weight
    • Psychological conditions (depression, anxiety)
  • Smoking

If you are looking for a physical therapist in Massapequa, our team at Park Physical Therapy can help treat your back pain. If your back pain is related to muscle aches, sores, and spasms, our staff can offer you manual therapy. Using manual therapy, our physical therapists will place their hands on your back, and make specific movements to break down tissue, intending to increase mobility and reduce any swelling and inflammation.

At Park Physical Therapy, we give all our patients an evaluation for their back pain to determine what the cause is and to tell you how you can take better care of your back in your everyday life. We will use manual therapy to relieve your back pain and promote your overall wellness. By doing this, we will get your back, back into shape!

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Manual Therapy for Back Pain
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Manual Therapy for Back Pain
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At Park Physical Therapy, we give all our patients an evaluation for their back pain to determine what the cause is and to tell you how you can take better care of your back in your everyday life.
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