Physical Therapy- Spine

 
 

SpineOver 50% of musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. are spine related. The human spine is an anatomical wonder comprised of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. There are a multitude of spine-related diagnoses. Whether you are a post-operative patient or a non-surgical candidate, physical therapy will most likely play a significant role in your recovery.

 

 

The following are some spine-related diagnoses that can be effectively treated with physical therapy:

  • Headaches
  • Cervicalgia/Thoracic spine pain/Low back pain
  • Cervical Radiulitis/Lumbo--Sacral radiculitis
  • Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbosacral
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbosacral Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Myofascial Back Pain - with or without radiculopathy
  • Post-op spinal fusion
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Multilevel Spine Dysfunction without definitive diagnosis
  • Postural disorders/back pain
  • MVA/Sciatica
  • Disc disorders (intervertebral)
  • Peripheral nerve lesion/dysfunction
  • Spine pain - multiple areas