Twin Boro Physical Therapy is home to the best Spine Physical Therapy in New Jersey. Whether you suffer from chronic back pain or have suffered a recent injury, our expert physical therapists can help diagnose the root of your discomfort and develop a comprehensive care plan to help you achieve your full fitness.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been helping New Jersey residents look, feel, and move their best for over 40 years. Since 1980, our practice has continued to grow and we are now the largest private physical therapy network in the state. With 27 convenient locations across 16 counties, New Jersey residents are never far from high-quality care.
At Twin Boro, we employ highly skilled hand therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, many of whom have over 25 years of experience. Spinal issues are complex and can lead to neural and motor conditions developing in other areas of the body. It is important to trust your care to a trained professional to ensure you are addressing the condition at the root cause.
Who Needs Spinal Physical Therapy?
Many conditions of the spine can benefit from spinal physical therapy. Some of the most common are:
- Bone spurs
- Stenosis
- Numbness or tingling in the extremities
- Slipped or ruptured disks
- Incontinence
- Spinal tumors
- Weakness in the back or extremities
- Chronic pain
Because of how common chronic back pain is, you may have been living with it for years without considering physical therapy. Many people resort to surgery before seeking rehabilitation but directed therapeutic intervention can often effectively prevent the need for surgery when performed correctly.
What are Common Goals of Spinal Physical Therapy?
Spinal physical therapy will likely consist of three key goals.
- Increasing flexibility of the spinal muscles: This is done through active stretching and exercises designed to lengthen the muscles in the back. This helps to alleviate stiffness and reduce inflammation and swelling. By stretching regularly, you will also help to prevent future injuries and reduce pain. In addition to spinal stretching, stretching the abdominal muscles, hip muscles, and leg muscles can aid in the rehabilitation of spinal conditions.
- Stabilizing the spine: This is performed to help support the spine and reduce stress or pressure on the bones and muscles. In order to stabilize the spine, you will perform targeted exercises to strengthen secondary muscles.
- Strengthening the core: When you strengthen the abdominal muscles, you help to increase spinal stability and reduce the pressure put on the spine caused by different movements. To perform core exercises, common exercises include sit-ups and crunches to strengthen the abdomen, as well as “good-mornings” and chest raises to strengthen the lower back.
Ready to Begin?
If you live or work in New Jersey and are in need of spine physical therapy, schedule your complimentary consultation at Twin Boro Physical Therapy today. We can be reached by calling 1-866-525-1117 or by visiting our website. We look forward to helping you achieve your wellness goals!
