Back Pain Treatment in Seattle

Back pain affects more than 80% of people in the United States at some point in their lifetime. If you have acute low back or neck pain or have been dealing with a chronic condition, the team at Mobilize Physical Therapy can help. Call Mobilize Physical Therapy at the first sign of back pain, or schedule online today.

What causes back pain?

Common causes of back pain include:

• Muscle strains
• Bulging or ruptured discs
• Nerve impingement
• Postural impairments
• Sports related injuries
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis

What is the treatment for back pain?

Your Physical Therapist will then work with you to design an individualized treatment plan so that you can reach your personal goals. Your treatment plan may include one or more of the following types of therapy:

Manual therapy

Manual therapy techniques are are a form of treatment used to decrease pain, improve flexibility, and increase range of motion in stiff muscles and joints. Frequently manual therapy techniques involve different types of joint or soft tissue mobilization, massage, or stretching.

Exercise prescriptions

Your Physical Therapist will determine what exercises are appropriate for your condition. You will have individualized exercises to perform between visits to improve muscle imbalances, strength, flexibility, and function.

Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation

If you’ve recently undergone back or neck surgery or you have surgery scheduled, your therapist works with you to improve range of motion and strength, reduce pain, restore gait, improve your functional abilities, and optimize your movement in order to give you the best possible outcome.

BikeFit fittings

To help you recover or prevent future cycling injuries, we offer bike fittings to adjust your bike to fit your body with the least amount of stress on muscles and joints. Your physical therapist will examine you on your bike, take measurements, and make adjustments where necessary in order to reduce stress and strain for a pain free ride.

Don’t let back or neck pain prevent you from activity and reaching your goals. Call Mobilize Physical Therapy for an appointment today, or schedule your appointment online.

Call us at 206-402-5483 or Book Online