Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization

Goals:

Reduce pain and increase motion as specific spinal levels.

Purpose:

• Specific spinal levels can sometimes refer pain to other areas of the body. Targeting specific spinal segments can often help decrease arm or leg symptoms especially if your spine is the root cause of your symptoms.

Treatment specifics:

• Spinal mobilization incorporates gentle mobilizations to specific spinal levels. This involves oscillating at specific intensities and depths to provide a stimulus to the joint and surrounding tissues that allows motion to occur. Spinal manipulation incorporates a quick stretch and often results in cavitation or commonly called “pop”. This is done in a safe and precise manner that is effective in reducing pain and stiffness. Manipulation causes a signal to be transmitted up your spinal cord to your brain. Then, your brain registers this signal and sends a message down your spinal cord instructing the muscles and tissue in the surrounding area to relax.

How we use this treatment:

• We may use a variety of different techniques depending on what YOU need. We’ll explain each technique prior to treatment so you understand the goal of each hands-on mobilization/manipulation. Additional methods of treatment coupled with spinal manipulation/mobilization typically improve long-term results. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy have specialized training in spinal treatments and will make you feel comfortable.

If you are interested in Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization therapy, contact the best local physical therapy clinic in Oviedo; B Physical Therapy today for an appointment.

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The BPT Post-Operative Program

• We know that surgery is never convenient, so we try to make the process as seamless as possible.
• You will attend your one-on-one physical therapy sessions 1-3 times per week depending on what you and your therapist decide is best.
• Then, you will receive a customized rehab program that you can perform using our facility…for free! We’ll instruct you on the proper form with each exercise and provide you with videos, but then come in at your convenience to complete your rehab exercise program. That way we don’t waste time during your one-on-one sessions doing 10-20 reps of each exercise. We want to save you time and money!
• We have seen great success with this program and each week we progress your rehab program to ultimately reach your goals!

Important factors to consider after surgery

• Diet – We highly recommend maintaining a balanced diet of high quality protein, carbohydrates, and fat. We also recommend decreasing sugar intake to help reduce inflammation. Adequate water and fiber intake is very important for healing as well. Focus on eating fruits and vegetables and consider supplementing with turmeric or ginger as natural anti-inflammatory foods.
• Activity level – Surgery can significantly reduce your overall activity level, but we can help make modifications to keep you active. If you’re an athlete then we need to make sure you stay conditioned to aid you long-term recovery.
• Goals – What is your goal after surgery? Whatever your goals are, we tailor your program to help reach your goals. During the later stages of recovery we will focus on getting you back to the sport or activities you love!
• Post-surgical protocol – Many surgeons provide a post-operative protocol and we like to work alongside your surgeon to ensure the healing process goes smoothly. We communicate with your surgeon’s medical team to provide updates on your healing so you remain on track. There are specific things you can do and specific things you cannot do after your surgery and we’ll help make this simple for you to allow your body to heal properly.
• Questions – Surgery can be scary! Our patients have the ability to communicate with our team to ask any questions. You can actually text our Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT’s) at any time with questions. That way you feel comfortable and can always get an answer to any questions you may have about the post-surgical process.

We may use a combination of the following techniques to help you get your life back (Click each to learn more).

• Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Pain Reducing Modalities
• Neuromuscular Retraining
• Mobility Training
• Strength Training
• Endurance Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Kinesiology Taping

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination – only $77, no physician referral needed!
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

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