Best Candidate For Spinal Rehabilitation

Here at Island Sports Physical Therapy, we have treated patients with several different forms of spinal disease and conditions for over 32 years. Whether you have arthritis, pinched nerves, or degenerating discs, our team will provide you with the care you need to get you on an optimal path towards wellness through our spinal rehabilitation program. October is National Physical Therapy Month! If you have been dealing with back pain or spinal injury, now is a great time to seek care. To learn more about spinal rehabilitation and to determine if it is right for you, continue reading below. 

What Is Spinal Rehabilitation?

Spinal injuries are among the most severe and damaging orthopedic injuries we see here at Island Sports Physical Therapy. Whether you are recovering from spine surgery or dealing with a painful spinal condition, rehabilitation is critical. Spinal rehabilitation helps you regain physical functionality lost after an injury and enables you to avoid future complications. The primary goal of spinal rehabilitation is to help patients accomplish their goals and improve their quality of life. Rehabilitation programs are essential after surgeries and several injuries, but many people don’t understand the importance of rehabilitation. Here are some of the ways spinal rehabilitation can potentially help:

• Rehabilitation Increases Functional Strength – Strengthening the affected and supporting muscle groups improves healing and helps you avoid injury recurrence. Without target therapy, your spine may never return to full strength, increasing your likelihood of injury down the road. 
• Improves Mobility – After surgery, spinal rehabilitation can prevent the buildup of scar tissue, which can hinder mobility in the area. Even if your injury did not require surgery, we can help you increase mobility and flexibility in the recovering area. 
• Improves Balance and Coordination – Spinal injuries can affect your balance and gait. Rehabilitation can help you adjust and relearn, which is particularly important for older adults prone to falls. 
• Increases Movement Awareness – During your rehabilitation program, you will gain a better understanding of how specific movements can affect your injury and discover the importance of posture awareness.    

Our team understands that each patient experiences different symptoms, so our spinal rehabilitation program will be tailored to your unique needs and capabilities. We believe in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to care to manage your condition. Spinal rehabilitation may involve both active and passive therapies. Active therapies are therapeutic exercises designed to increase strength and flexibility and help relieve stiffness and improve balance and coordination. Passive therapy can include the following treatment options:

• Ultrasound Therapy – Used to manage neck and back pain by transmitting waves into the underlying tissues. 
• Manual Therapy – Hands-on treatment that involves the restoration of mobility and helps restore range of motion to stiff, painful joints. 
• Heat and Ice Therapy – Ice is beneficial at the onset of the injury and can be applied to the injured area to reduce swelling. Applying heat to the injured area can increase blood circulation, which is essential for the facilitation of healing. 

Are You A Candidate For Spinal Rehabilitation?

After suffering from a spine injury and pain, you may feel overwhelmed. From patients dealing with spinal conditions to those dealing with chronic pain, we provide various treatment options to help alleviate pain and restore functionality. We understand that rehabilitation after an injury can be a long and challenging road, but our team of dedicated physical therapists will work to help you regain function and preserve your quality of life. You may be a good candidate for spinal rehabilitation if you are dealing with some of the following injuries and conditions:

• Degenerative disc disease. 
• Whiplash. 
• Post-operative rehabilitation. 
• Bulging discs.
• Arthritis.
• Cervical radiculopathy.

Contact Us

At Island Sports Physical Therapy, our goal is to help our patients achieve maximum wellness and eliminate their pain after surgery or an injury. For assistance with your spine injury, whether you need an evaluation or the development of a treatment program, be sure to contact our office today!