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At Lee Miller Rehab and Physical Therapy, our team helps people of all ages find effective, drug-free, and non-surgical neck & back pain relief

Since 8 out of 10 people will have back pain at some point in their lives, it's no wonder so many of our patients struggle with these common conditions.

When you come to see us for help, you can expect to meet one-on-one with one of our Owings Mills physical therapists and get a chance to discuss your specific concerns and goals. We'll perform a thorough physical examination and medical history, provide a diagnosis, and help identify the underlying factors contributing to your pain and dysfunction, so you can start getting long-lasting relief.

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Common Causes of Neck Pain and Back Pain

There are hundreds of tissues in your spine, including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and fascia. Any one of these tissues can become irritated or damaged, either as a result of an acute injury, an underlying disease or illness, or degenerative changes over time.

Whatever the reason for your persistent neck pain or back pain, our Owings Mills physical therapy team can help you find answers-and find relief. We use research-based tests and measures to determine the most accurate diagnosis possible.

We Provide a Wide Variety of Treatment Options
for Back & Neck Pain:

Neck and back pain doesn't always occur with a specific underlying diagnosis. These so-called "idiopathic" or non-specific cases are still shown to respond well to physical therapy.

Many people who have had an acute injury will still have neck pain or back pain long after their injury has healed. This can happen for a number of reasons. Scar tissue can develop that causes restricted mobility and movement limitations.

An injury may lead to unusual movement patterns that a person unconsciously uses to compensate for their pain, and once the injury heals the person may continue these compensatory movements which could lead to muscle weakness or postural imbalances. In some cases, a person's nervous system can go into a heightened "protection mode," causing them to feel a lot of pain even though there is no more tissue damage.

• Therapeutic exercises and stretches - specifically prescribed by your PT to reduce inflammation, trigger tissue healing, alleviate pain, and improve strength, endurance, and range of motion—whatever YOUR body needs to recover and feel its best

• Dry needling - similar to acupuncture, this technique activates trigger points in your muscles to provide fast neck and back pain relief and reduce tension in the body

• Manual techniques - we use massage, joint mobilizations, and other hands-on approaches to support your body's alignment and self-healing powers

• Patient education - learn about how posture, stress management, sleep hygiene, and even your beliefs and mindset can influence your pain level and help you start feeling more in control of your health

What to Do If You Have Neck Pain or Back Pain

You might think that once you have neck pain or back pain, moving around could make it worse. But research shows that in most cases, exercise is one of the best ways to improve back pain! If you're not sure what types of exercises are safe for you to do, or if your pain is so significant that movement is difficult for you, you should see a physical therapist.

You should also consider seeing a physical therapist for back pain or neck pain if:

• Your pain lasts longer than two weeks
• Your pain impacts your ability to perform daily activities, including work- and sports-related activities
• Your pain wakes you up or keeps you up at night
• You're worried about recurring symptoms

Owings Mills Back & Neck Pain Treatment: What to Expect

At our Owings Mills physical therapy clinic, you'll find a range of services that are proven to help alleviate neck and lower back pain caused by a number of different conditions. Because we use treatments and techniques that are drug-free and non-invasive, they're safe and effective for people of all ages, from young student-athletes to seniors.

After receiving a thorough diagnosis, you can expect your Owings Mills physical therapist to create a customized plan of care to address your symptoms and improve your spinal health.

Surgery to manage neck or back pain is usually only recommended if conservative treatment options like physical therapy and medications aren't helpful enough to relieve symptoms. For anyone who does undergo spinal surgery, our physical therapy team can provide essential post-operative care to ensure your recovery goes well and minimize the amount of time you have to be out of work or sport.

We'll typically use treatments such as:

• Therapeutic exercises and stretches - specifically prescribed by your PT to reduce inflammation, trigger tissue healing, alleviate pain, and improve strength, endurance, and range of motion—whatever YOUR body needs to recover and feel its best

• Dry needling - similar to acupuncture, this technique activates trigger points in your muscles to provide fast neck and back pain relief and reduce tension in the body

• Manual techniques - we use massage, joint mobilizations, and other hands-on approaches to support your body's alignment and self-healing powers

• Patient education - learn about how posture, stress management, sleep hygiene, and even your beliefs and mindset can influence your pain level and help you start feeling more in control of your health

Surgery to manage neck or back pain is usually only recommended if conservative treatment options like physical therapy and medications aren't helpful enough to relieve symptoms. For anyone who does undergo spinal surgery, our physical therapy team can provide essential post-operative care to ensure your recovery goes well and minimize the amount of time you have to be out of work or sport.

Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain

Some of the most common types or underlying diagnoses of neck pain and back pain conditions include osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms, tech neck, sciatica, pinched nerves, bulging or herniated discs, and stenosis.

You might be more at risk for developing neck pain or back pain if you:
• Are older
• Sit a lot
• Have poor posture
• Have a family history of back pain conditions
• Are overweight
• Smoke
• Have a lot of stress
• Have a physically demanding job
• Do a lot of lifting, bending, or repetitive movement (especially overhead)
• Were in an acute accident, like a car crash or sports injury

In addition to dull achy pain, other common symptoms associated with neck pain and back pain include stiffness, reduced range of motion, and pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in an arm or leg. Pain can get better or worse depending on things like the time of day, your activity level, and even your stress level or sleep quality.

At our Owings Mills physical therapy clinic, we also find that many of our patients with neck pain and back pain have weak or dysfunctional core muscles. This makes sense, because we need the muscles in our core to have good strength and endurance in order to support our spines as we move about our day. In many cases, improving the strength, coordination, and stamina of your core muscles can dramatically help improve neck and back pain.

Research suggests that conservative approaches like physical therapy are effective for alleviating acute and chronic back pain. In fact, the CDC recommends physical therapy—along with exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, patient education, weight loss, and anti-inflammatory medications—as a first-line of treatment for back pain conditions over opioids.