Did you know 4 of every 5 people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives? Lower back pain is incredibly common, yet many people do not know how to prevent and alleviate this type of pain. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Manahawkin, we specialize in helping Manahawkin residents feel and move their best.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy is home to 27 convenient locations across 16 counties. At each of these locations, we employ dedicated professionals with years of experience helping patients meet and surpass their goals. When you come in for your first appointment, you can expect to work alongside patients with conditions that range in symptoms, origin, and severity. For each patient, we pair them one-on-one with a certified professional who specializes in the type of treatment needed. While not a comprehensive list, many of the concerns of our patients fall into one of the following categories:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
If your concern falls out of these bounds, you should still schedule an appointment to speak to one of our professionals. We can walk you through your symptoms, diagnosis, and the best next steps you can take to treat your condition. If your care falls outside of our scope, we can refer you to a professional who is best suited for your needs. We understand that beginning rehabilitation can be overwhelming, and we want you to feel confident that we are on your team.
Exercises to Choose when You Have Lower Back Pain
Part of rehabilitating your lower back pain will be to choose exercises that are beneficial to your overall physical fitness without aggravating your lower back. While your physical therapist will help you find the right exercises for you, the following exercises are generally considered to be safe options:
Walking: Gentle walking helps to strengthen the back muscles, leg muscles, and core muscles without putting excess strain on the lower back. When you are recovering from an injury or ailment, it is important to let the area heal while also strengthening the supporting structures For some, walking in water can provide one step further of relief.
Recumbent Biking: Recumbent biking is another great exercise to support the lower back muscles. This type of biking can be less strain that upright biking because it allows the spine to remain neutral instead of hunching forward. The aerobic and strength benefits of biking are maintained without the added stress.
Machine Weights: Machine weights can be a great option because it provides extra structure over the weights. However, you should still choose light weights and focus on higher rep counts to further alleviate any compression in the spine.
Modified sit-ups: Modifying exercises to protect your back can help maintain strength without aggravating your condition. For a modified sit-up, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the ground as you would for a normal sit-up. However, instead of raising forward and sitting up, reach your hands towards the ceiling. From here, reaching upwards and lifting the chest upwards can activate your core without putting force on the lower spinal discs.
Let’s Begin!
If you live or work in Manahawkin, New Jersey, make your first appointment at our Manahawkin location to meet with one of our physical therapists specializing in lower back pain. To schedule your first appointment, call 609-773-8311 or visit our website.
