What To Expect During Physical Therapy for Spinal Rehab

Have you sustained an injury in your spinal column? The physical therapists at Momentum Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA offer personalized spinal rehab to help you heal and get back to your life.

What Should I Expect in Spinal Rehab?

Suffering any type of injury to the spinal column can be debilitating. And most people want to do all they can to avoid invasive procedures and addictive medications. Whether you’ve had surgery or not, physical therapy can help you heal quickly and naturally.

It Begins With An In-Depth Understanding 

Effective physical therapy is highly customized for the individual seeking it. Before you begin any type of treatment, your provider will gather all pertinent information, such as your medical history, symptoms, any procedures you have had, or techniques you have tried.

They’ll also do a physical evaluation to assess your gait, posture, strength, and range of motion. Additionally, you’ll discuss your goals for treatment. 

Customized Treatment Plan

From the information gathered, your provider will develop a treatment plan designed solely around you and your needs. While the techniques utilized will vary between patients, your treatment plan might include one or more of the following.

• Exercises that strengthen your core muscles to provide better support for your spine 
• Stretches to increase flexibility, range of motion, and mobility 
• Low-impact exercises such as walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike 
• Hot or cold therapy to reduce tension, inflammation, and pain 
• Spinal manipulation to relieve pressure and increase mobility
• Pilates based rehabilitation
• Exercises you can complete at home to help you heal more quickly

Keep in mind that your treatment plan is designed to help – not hurt – you. Any exercises completed will begin at your ability level and progress over time. If anything is painful, let your physical therapist know. Additionally, if any techniques are not providing the desired results, you and your provider may choose to adapt the plan. 

Learn more about physical therapy for spinal rehab by visiting Momentum Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA. Call (310) 473-8287 to schedule an appointment today.