Back Pain Rehabilitation

Therapists at Bodies in Balance provide a combination of approaches to improve back pain and pain radiating into buttocks and legs.

Evaluation includes assessing the following:

  • Pelvic and Spinal Alignment
  • Spinal Segment Mobility
  • Neurological Screening
  • Flexibility
  • Strength (including “core” abdominal/ trunk strength)
  • Muscle Tone/ Spasms
  • Posture

Therapists at Bodies in Balance have completed numerous continuing education and certification programs in manual therapy (hands on techniques) including:

  • McKenzie-based Treatment Approach
  • Maitland Approach Spinal Conditions
  • Muscle Energy/ Alignment
  • Spinal Manipulation
  • Myofascial Release
  • Exercise Prescription for Low Back Pain
  • Thoracic/ Rib Mobilization
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Deep and Soft Tissue Work
  • Hesch Realignment Techniques
  • Neuromeningeal Mobilization
  • Chronic Pain Management

Other Treatment Strategies include:

  • Spinal "Core" Stabilization and Strengthening
  • Stretching
  • Posture Education
  • Ergonomic/ Body Mechanic Education
  • Modalities (for example: heat, ice, electrical stimulation and ultrasound)
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling

Bodies in Balance Physical Therapy prides itself in using the latest evidence based (researched) practices.

Patients receiving back therapy are advised to wear loose fitting pants preferably with elastic or drawstring waist.

Low Back Pain Tips
Wilmington –
Oleander Dr.
Hampstead
Wilmington –
Midtown/Shipyard