Physical Therapy is the Best Treatment Option for Chronic Low Back Pain, Grace Walker, DPT, Walker Physical Therapy, Orange, Orange County, CA

Low back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office other than the cold and flu. Four out of ten American suffer from pain. According to Dr. Grace Walker, physical therapist and director of Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center in Orange, CA, “The key to effectively treating chronic low back pain is avoiding too much medicine.” The American Pain Society states that for people suffering from chronic low back pain, physical therapy supported by evidence should be tried before surgery, invasive diagnostics, epidurals, and other interventional therapies.

The American Heart Association issued a statement on February 26, 2007 that recommends that doctors change the way they prescribe pain relievers for patients with pain. The American Heart Association advises that doctors start with non-pharmacologic treatments such as physical therapy before they prescribe pain relievers for patients with heart disease or for those who are at risk for heart disease. Many pain relievers that are currently prescribed for patients suffering from low back pain and joint pain have been associated with gastrointestinal complications and have indicated an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. According to Grace Walker, DPT, OTD, “The best option and the first option that should be used for patients suffering from low back pain is physical therapy.”

Many things can cause low back pain, however the most common causes are:
1.Early Arthritis - As we age, the daily forces from lifting, bending, and twisting can slowly wear on our backs.
2.Disc Problems – In our society we tend to sit a lot and the excessive sitting really takes a toll on the discs of our spine which leaves us vulnerable to injury. Most disc problems do not heal on their own.
3.Sprains/Strains – Even minor sprains and strains can take their toll on our backs and leave us more susceptible to more pain and more severe injuries.
4.Car Accident/Trauma – Some injuries can remain with you for many years so it is important to take them seriously and get thorough and complete treatment in order to prevent future problems.

The physical therapists at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center in Orange treat low-back pain gently and conservatively without medication, side effects, or invasive procedures. We use a combination of hands on care and an active exercise approach to provide effective results. The experts at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center focus on getting to the root of the problem and not merely treating the symptoms so that your pain stays away once your problem is resolved. Our solutions actually speed the healing process and make your body less vulnerable to re-injury and the return of pain.

Physical therapy is also one of the most cost effective choices for the treatment of low-back pain. Physical therapy costs less than expensive tests, surgeries, and endless prescriptions of pain medication. Our goal at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center is to provide patients with effective care that is long lasting and affordable. We are the experts when it comes to obtaining fast and effective relief of low-back pain.

For more information about your low pain problem, please call 714.997.5518 or visit our website at www.walkerpt.com.