Residents of Westwood, NJ, should schedule their first appointment “near me” today at our Twin Boro Physical Therapy location in Westwood. We believe the best results are those that can be sustained, and we are committed to working with you to find a treatment plan that fits into your everyday routine.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy was first established in 1980 with the mission to offer state-of-the-art rehabilitative care to New Jersey residents. We have continued to expand our operations to treat many types of conditions and collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals. This creates an environment that allows our team to work together to treat patients with complex conditions. At each of our 42 locations, you can expect services such as:
- 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
When you make your first appointment, you will be matched with a professional physical therapist who will perform a comprehensive assessment of your condition. This may include a physical assessment, strength testing, range of motion assessment, consultation on current symptoms, body history report, and more. By understanding holistic factors such as lifestyle, background, and individual anatomy, we are able to tailor your care plan to be most effective for you.
Exercises to avoid with lower back pain
If you have been experiencing lower back pain, you may have been advised to modify certain movements to decrease stress on the spine. While this may sound beneficial, many patients are unaware of which exercises to avoid and why. Physical therapists at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help you identify which movements are safe for you to perform and which you should avoid. While individual recommendations will vary, many patients with lower back pain will benefit from avoiding the following movements:
Toe Touches
Toe touches put stress on the disks and ligaments in the spine. This can aggravate lower back pain and lead to increased discomfort. Toe touches can also overstretch the lower back and hamstrings, especially when you are not properly warmed up.
Sit-ups
Sit-ups are not usually recommended for people with lower back pain because they put high levels of pressure on the spinal discs. In addition to this, many people do not use correct form when performing sit ups, which can lead to using the hip muscles rather than the abdominal muscles. This can further aggravate the lower back muscles.
Leg Lifts
Many people think leg lifts are beneficial for low back pain because they strengthen the abdominal muscles. However, lying on your back and lifting your legs from the ground to 90 degrees puts high levels of strain on the back muscles, especially when form is compromised. Over time, this can increase lower back pain rather than decrease it.
While exercising is generally good for reducing back pain, it is important to choose the right exercises to promote healing and alleviation of symptoms. Practicing exercises that put excess stress on the spine can aggravate your condition and prolong symptoms. In general, if pain lasts more than 15 minutes during an exercise, it may be a sign that the exercise is not beneficial.
Let’s work together!
Residents of Westwood, New Jersey, should schedule their first appointment “near me” at our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Westwood office to meet with one of our expert professionals. We can be contacted by calling 201.862.4399 or visiting our website.
