A physical therapist with training in musculoskeletal diagnosis and
treatment may be helpful with:
Identifying specific muscle or disc
problems.
Customizing an exercise program for recovery and
long-term prevention.
Teaching you how to lift properly to avoid
reinjuring or aggravating your back.
Helping you improve your
posture, which can help you avoid stressing a disc in the future.
Providing various therapy treatments if you aren't
improving.
Helping you learn to manage pain.
Author
Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor
Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor
Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
Last Updated
February 6, 2008
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Last Updated:
February 06, 2008
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