Back Pain

Are you looking for relief from back pain?

Your search ends here!

Is back pain preventing you from doing what you want? Have you ever slept poorly because of back pain or strained your back while moving something heavy? Perhaps you hurt your back while playing a sport. Whatever the case may be, you do not have to suffer from back pain. Back pain relief can be found at Connections Physical Therapy.

Over 80% of the population suffers from back pain. In the United States, it is the most commonly reported complaint. One in every four Americans has had it in the previous three months, according to the American Physical Therapy Association!

Numerous factors could be causing your back pain, but no matter what the cause is, our physical therapists at Connections Physical Therapy can help you get the back pain relief you’ve been looking for!

Our Acton, Amesbury, Westwood, North Grafton, Groton, Harvard, Holliston, Leominster, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Oxford, Pepperell, Salisbury, Wellesley, Worcester, MA Centers and Portsmouth, RI clinic are ready to assist you. Request an appointment with Connections Physical Therapy as soon as possible!

What caused my back pain?

There are several causes of back pain, and determining the underlying cause can be difficult. Fortunately, our highly trained physical therapist can assist you in determining all of the factors causing your condition and developing a comprehensive plan to address them all!

Our physical therapists at Connections Physical Therapy in Acton, Amesbury, Westwood, North Grafton, Groton, Harvard, Holliston, Leominster, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Oxford, Pepperell, Salisbury, Wellesley, Worcester, MA and Portsmouth, RI treat all types of back pain. We employ research-backed strategies that have been shown to produce long-term results.

The following are some of the most common causes of back pain:

Poor Posture and Prolonged Positions

Our spines are built to move. Poor posture/prolonged positions are one of the most common causes of back pain. Our modern society is much more sedentary than previous generations, and the prevalence of back pain is increasing.

Back pain from poor posture is frequently associated with prolonged activities such as sitting and standing. Maintaining a posture can irritate the tissues in your body, resulting in pain, dysfunction, and, in the long run, inflammation or injury.

Sprain/Strain

A back sprain occurs when the ligaments in your spine are overstretched, whereas a back strain occurs when your back muscles are overstretched. These injuries are frequently associated with a lifting injury or an accident (i.e., motor vehicle accident, slip, or fall).

Bulging or Herniated Discs

Discs are specialized tissues that connect two vertebrae (i.e., spine bones). The discs help direct the movement of our spines, absorb forces, and protect the bones from injury.

Bending and twisting movements are particularly dangerous to the discs, especially when lifting in these positions. The disc is also vulnerable to prolonged sitting or awkward task postures.

Injury to the discs can cause severe back pain and lead to a more serious condition known as radiculopathy (nerve pain) in your thigh, leg, or foot (aka sciatica).

The good news is that physical therapy at our Acton, Amesbury, Westwood, North Grafton, Groton, Harvard, Holliston, Leominster, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Oxford, Pepperell, Salisbury, Wellesley, Worcester, MA Centers and Portsmouth, RI clinic can help you if you are suffering from back pain caused by disc problems.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

Another common cause of back pain is degenerative disc disease, which is most commonly associated with aging. Degenerative changes can also be caused by smoking, certain medications, and injury.

Pain from degenerative disc disease frequently manifests as changes in mobility and is commonly felt when initiating movement after a prolonged position (i.e., sitting, standing, or lying).

People frequently describe a dull, painful ache in the lower back that worsens with prolonged standing or walking.

Whatever the cause of your back pain, our Connections Physical Therapy physical therapists can help you get to the bottom of it and, more importantly, give you the tools you need to get rid of it!

Find back pain relief at our Massachusetts clinics

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Your search for back pain relief can end when you walk through the doors of Connections Physical Therapy in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our physical therapists will assist you in getting back on your feet as soon as possible!

When you visit our clinics, our highly trained physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation of your condition. We’ll assess your range of motion, strength, location, the severity of your pain symptoms, and how your body tolerates different movements and positions. We will also determine your back pain history and overall health status.

All of this is done to determine the underlying causes of your back pain, as well as any other factors that may be influencing your condition. We believe in treating the whole person and emphasize educating you on how to manage your condition on your own and how to avoid future episodes.

Our treatment plan will be tailored to your specific requirements. We understand that no two people are alike and that while their symptoms may be similar, their path to recovery is unique to them.

Our therapists will reduce any tension that is affecting your mobility to restore your mobility and overall function. One of our primary goals is to relieve your pain as quickly as possible while strengthening any muscle weaknesses to help reduce the risk of further injury.

We’ll also show you how to use ergonomics and body mechanics to protect your spine while sitting at a computer, driving, or bending over to pick something up off the ground.

Seek help as soon as possible to resolve your condition and avoid your situation worsening!

See How We’ve Helped Our Massachusetts Communities

Jessica was very pleasant and knowledgeable in her trade. I went with a stiff lower back and muscle weakness in my legs. She gave me some stretching exercises, which improved the tightness in my back and legs.

– Leo V.

I have a Spondylolisthesis on my lower back and I usually get 4 injections every 6 months. I started PT for my back after my shoulder therapy. Today, I finished my back PT and was discharged. I haven’t felt this good in a very long time and it’s all because of Chelsea!! She is a ONE OF A KIND type person, and I’m am so thankful to have had her as my Physical Therapist.

– Janet M.

I had a pretty significant fall on the icy snow and had severe immobility in my lower back that complicated itself into my upper back. I was in quite a bit of pain and overcompensating to try to improve and making things far worse. Steve listened to what happened, diagnosed my condition very quickly and put a regimented program together for 4 sessions that got me back on track, feeling like myself again and pain free.

– Jeff G.

I have been seeing Katie Lee for several weeks having had a back problem. She listened carefully to my description of this issue and has prescribed a number of exercises to strengthen and support my back. The pain is abated and I feel much better.

– Sybil S.

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Request an appointment in Massachusetts to unlock back pain relief

Request an appointment with Connections Physical Therapy today if you are looking for back pain relief in Acton, Amesbury, Westwood, North Grafton, Groton, Harvard, Holliston, Leominster, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Oxford, Pepperell, Salisbury, Wellesley, Worcester, MA and Portsmouth, RI. The sooner you get started on your treatment, the better.

Our physical therapists are eager to help you regain your health and wellness.

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