Back pain is a common problem that affects over 75 million people in the U.S. While the pain can be temporary from an injury, some experience it regularly, possibly even all the time. Fortunately, no matter whether it's acute or chronic, Dr. Darin Bush at Mobility Spine and Sports, serving Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the surrounding region, can assist.

Stretches 

Stretches help to loosen up tight muscles and other soft tissue. It also draws blood to the area, so the back receives the nutrients it needs to heal. The stretches will gradually increase in severity to allow you to build up stretch and flexion in the area or maintain your mobility. These stretches often can assist with pain management as well.

Therapeutic Massage 

You can receive pain relief with therapeutic massage because the practitioner will stimulate blood flow to the area to assist with healing. By placing pressure on the tissue, the practitioner will be able to ease some of your discomfort by loosening tight muscles. Massage also reduces any stiffness you have.

Posture and Lifestyle Changes 

If you're slouching, you're placing pressure on your back. It can affect either the upper or lower portion of your back. By correcting your posture, it'll relieve some of the excess pressure you're placing on your back.

Sometimes, weight may be your primary concern. That excess weight places pressure on your lower back, which can either lead to back pain or worsen existing pain.

Leading a sedentary lifestyle is another cause of back pain. When you sit for prolonged periods, you're regularly placing excess pressure on your lower back, which can exacerbate a current problem or even cause one.

Emotional stress, especially if you have a condition like fibromyalgia, can cause back pain. During treatment, you may learn to manage that stress better so it doesn't contribute to your back pain.

Especially if you have a job that requires you to lift, our practitioner will educate you on the proper technique to avoid an injury.

Another lifestyle tip may be about wearing the proper footwear.

Back Brace 

A back brace can provide you with support and prevent you from further worsening an injury. Our practitioner will size you for a brace and educate you about how frequently you'll need to wear one. 

Treatments for Long Term Pain Relief

• Neuromuscular Reeducation – Targeted therapy to restore movement patterns and correct muscle imbalances.
• Interventional Injections – Minimally invasive procedures to reduce inflammation and block pain signals.
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy – A regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own healing properties to repair damaged tissue and promote recovery.

At Mobility Spine and Sports, serving Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the neighboring communities, Dr. Bush can provide you with treatment for back pain and enable you to heal, when possible.

Call us at 954-414-7080 to schedule.