Physiotherapy plays an important role in back pain treatment. A Physiotherapist assesses, determines the cause of back pain and accordingly a treatment protocol is devised. Physiotherapy helps in the treatment of back pain in the following ways:
- Pain Reduction mainly by using electrotherapy modalities like IFT, Ultrasound, TENS etc. and may be use of some manual mobilization techniques.
- Improve Flexibility of the spine by stretching the muscles and the fascia associated with the back.
- Improving strength and stability by core strengthening and strengthening the back muscles
- Postural Correction and Ergonomic Advice to avoid further stress on the tissues and to prevent reoccurrence.