Low Back Pain
Back pain can come on gradually or can start with a single event such as a car accident or lifting incident.
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Treatment Areas
Vertigo
GENERAL INFORMATION
The most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and is appreciated by a feeling that your world is spinning or moving. It occurs with sudden head motions, usually rolling in bed or change in position. Other forms of vertigo can be associated with horizontal motions. The anatomy of the inner ear and the specific areas affected will impact the type of vertigo and associated head eye movements that can precipitate and cause the attack.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
- Symptoms are associated with the anatomical area affected
- Abnormal eye movements
- Appreciation of the room spinning
- Duration minutes to hours, days to weeks
- Constant or associated with certain head movements
- Hearing loss or tinnitus
- Visual disturbances, nystagmus
REHABILITATION
- Assessment of the balance system: sensorimotor, visual, and vestibular
- Specific eye exercises
- Specific head motions
- Sensory integration
- Maneuvers specific to vertigo etiology
- Home exercise program
Low Back Pain
GENERAL INFORMATION
Most people experience low back pain at one time or another. Often pain resolves quickly however, some back pain may be chronic and recurrent. Back pain can come on gradually or can start with a single event such as a car accident or lifting incident.
TYPES OF BACK PROBLEMS
- Disc herniation or “slipped disc”
- Osteoarthritis
- Lumbar Strain/Sprain
- Spondylolisthesis: a condition where one vertebra slips over another
- Compression fractures: most commonly caused by Osteoarthritis
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal
- Injuries from lifting or car accidents
IN ADDITION TO PAIN OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
- Numbness/Weakness
- Pain radiating down the leg
- Decreased mobility
- Muscle spasm
REHABILITATION
Our low back pain protocol first begins with modalities to decrease pain and spasm. Gentle strength and flexibility exercises help to restore mobility. Then, core stabilization and postural awareness exercises help to maintain proper alignment. Instruction on lifting techniques and proper ergonomics for your work environment coupled with a home exercise program help to decrease your risk of future pain and injury.
