10 REASONS TO CHOOSE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LOWER BACK PAIN OVER OTHER TREATMENTS

Blog post from our board member Dr. Robert Bacci: 10 Reasons To Choose Physical Therapy For Lower Back Pain Over Other Treatments – Courtesy of Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy

If you’re struggling with lower back pain, you’ve probably considered various treatment options like opioid medications, MRI tests, epidural injections, or even surgery.

However, before making a decision, it’s essential to understand why physical therapy (PT) can be a more effective and safer choice.

HERE ARE 10 REASONS TO CONSIDER:

  1. Non-Invasive Nature: Unlike surgery, PT is non-invasive. It helps alleviate pain and improve mobility without the need for incisions or anesthesia, reducing the risk of complications like infections and repeat surgeries…all of which come with a high price…not to mention, it can take several months to recover.
  2. Avoiding Opioid Dependency: Opioids can provide short-term relief but come with a high risk of addiction and other side effects like nausea, constipation, and drowsiness. PT, on the other hand, addresses pain management and recovery without these risks.
  3. Cost-Effective: MRI tests and surgery can be expensive, often involving high co-pays or deductibles. PT typically is more cost-effective and is covered by most insurance plans.  Moreover, MRI results often include false positives. This can have a significant psychological and emotional impact.
  4. Long-Term Solutions: Physical therapy offers patient education, personalized exercises, and lifestyle changes that provide long-term relief, unlike temporary solutions like epidural injections.  Like surgery, epidural injection can result in serious side effects like allergies, infections, and often only provide temporary relief.
  5. Personalized CareRead more..

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