Physical therapist for low back pain
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Physical therapist for low back pain
A physical therapist with training in musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment may be helpful with:
- Identifying specific muscle or disc problems.
- Customizing an exercise program for recovery and long-term prevention.
- Teaching you how to lift properly to avoid reinjuring or aggravating your back.
- Helping you improve your posture, which can help you avoid stressing a disc in the future.
- Providing various therapy treatments if you aren't improving.
- Helping you learn to manage pain.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | February 6, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 06, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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