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Will I Ever Get Off the Back Pain Merry-Go-Round? Many of you have experienced first hand how overwhelmingly difficult eliminating back pain for good can be. As a physical therapist, we often hear about failed attempts to get relief from different treatment options, including chiropractors, personal trainers, and even physical therapy.  I think the majority of the problem for these people is twofold.  The first problem comes from not identifying the root of what is causing the problem...

I've tried physical therapy. Why didn't it help?  There are many treatment options advertised for back pain, even within the field of physical therapy, but the proven, most effective, treatment options supported by extensive research are: Manual Therapy **** Traction This is where the importance of selecting a back pain specialist with extensive advanced education and experience combined with cutting edge equipment and technology comes into play.  I can't tell you how m...

Have Low Back Pain? Get Physical Therapy First! by Sean Hagey | Aug 29, 2015 | Physical Therapy | 0 comments Do You Have Low Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help! You’ve likely already seen the statistics on low back pain. Up to 80% of us will have an episode of back pain at some point in our lives. For many people this pain doesn’t go away and may become chronic or recurring. Low back pain is the main cause of disability worldwide and ...