This will vary
depending on the results of your exam and diagnosis. A basic management plan
for low back pain emphasizes a return to normal function. Success depends on a
4-stage treatment
STAGE 1 Read moreThis will vary
depending on the results of your exam and diagnosis. A basic management plan
for low back pain emphasizes a return to normal function. Success depends on a
4-stage treatment
STAGE 1
Reduction of Pain - In the office, we can include pain - relieving
treatments, icy/heat applications, bed rest and support
STAGE 2
Recovery of function - This is the stage that promotes the ability to
perform basic daily activities with no increase in pain through recovery of
normal muscle tone, joint movement and flexibility, and promotion of nerve root
healing. Care in the clinic can include spinal and extremity manipulation, with
continued physiotherapy treatments. Care in the clinic can include spinal and
extremity manipulation, with continued physiotherapy treatments. Home care
might consist of low level exercise and resumption of some daily activities.
STAGE 3
Rehabilitation - Key therapeutic approaches often include continued
spinal adjustive manipulation, expanded exercise, postural retraining and use
of flexible, individually designed functional orthotics.
STAGE 4
Reinforcement - Stage 4 is characterized by recovery of full, normal,
unrestricted activities requiring a continuing prevention program and
maintenance treatment visits.