Physical therapy (British English: physiotherapy) is a health care profession that provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Read more…
The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain from overuse, twisting, incorrect lifting or repetitive movement. There is often no accident or trauma that could be pinpointed as thecause of back pain. A slipped disk in the back is the second most common cause of back pain. Of course, a minor percentage could be attributed to infection, osteoporosis and other diseases like cancer.
If you have no disease or trauma, chances are you can quickly alleviate your back pain on your own. Here are some helpful hints to consider:
Physiotherapy dates back to the ancient times but the modern practice of this allied medical care started in the 1920s. It is used to address conditions like recurring pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and movement disorders. The health care professional who is trained in this field of endeavour is known as a physiotherapist or a physical therapist.
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