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"I was referred to C.A.R.E. after 5 years of sacroiliac joint pain and 2 stints of unsuccessfully physical therapy. The result of my treatment there, is that I am finally able to run and engage in normal daily activities virtually pain free." |
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"I was referred to C.A.R.E. after 5 years of sacroiliac joint pain and 2 stints of unsuccessfully physical therapy. The result of my treatment there, is that I am finally able to run and engage in normal daily activities virtually pain free." |
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Back/Neck Pain It is estimated that 8
out of 10 people, at one point in their lifetime will experience at least
one episode of serious back pain, so it is not surprising that this
problem is responsible for millions of lost workdays each year as well as
billions of dollars spent in healthcare costs. Some common spinal
injuries include:
It is important to realize that a spine problem is seldom the result of any one single incident. Occasionally falls, fractures or other traumatic injuries do result in spine problems, however these are less common. Low back & neck pain is more likely due to cumulative trauma over many years resulting from poor postural habits, compensatory movement patterns which may have developed from an "unrelated" injury, lack of proper exercise etc. Frequently there is a final incident which leads to back or neck pain, but this incident is rarely the primary cause. Just as the "final incident" is not necessarily the cause of the pain, the location of pain is not necessarily the cause of the problem. Our bodies are amazing compensators, if one part of the system is not functioning properly then another part of the system will take over. This leads to imbalances in the system and just like an automobile or any other piece of machinery, an imbalance may lead to wear and tear, eventually damaging the parts of the system. The areas which undergo the wear and tear, are typically the painful, injured areas, while the areas that are the source of the "breakdown" may be far removed from the area of pain. At C.A.R.E. a Licensed Physical Therapist will take the time to determine where these imbalances are within the system. If treatment is limited to the source of pain, any results will be short lived, because the underlying problem hasn't been determined and solved. We at C.A.R.E. employ manual therapy techniques as well as a tailored functional exercise program to ensure not only short term relief of pain, but long term results including prevention of other injuries. |
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