How To Get Rid of Back Pain
Back pain has a way of quietly creeping into everyday life.
Maybe it started as a small ache after a workout, a long drive, or a day of yard work. At first it was easy to ignore — but over time it began to show up more often.
1. Stay Active Instead of Resting Too Much
One of the most consistent recommendations is to keep moving and avoid prolonged bed rest. Light activity such as walking, gentle exercise, and normal daily movement helps the spine recover and prevents stiffness.
2. Get Stronger
Exercise programs that focus on strengthening the trunk muscles and overall body strength are widely recommended for individuals with back pain. Building strength throughout the body helps support the spine, improve stability, and reduce unnecessary strain on the back during daily activities and physical movement.
3. Improve Mobility and Movement Patterns
A common contributor to low back pain is restricted movement in the spine and surrounding muscles. Performing trunk mobility exercises can help improve spinal movement, reduce stiffness, and relieve pressure on the back, making everyday activities like sitting, bending, and lifting more comfortable.
When Physical Therapy Can Help Back Pain
At Choice Physical Therapy & Wellness, treatment is guided by the latest research in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Current clinical guidelines published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy support strategies such as staying active, improving trunk mobility, strengthening the muscles that support the spine, and restoring healthy movement patterns for individuals experiencing back pain.
Our approach combines these evidence-based exercise and movement principles with personalized care and hands-on treatment to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term spinal health.
Because every individual moves differently, your treatment plan is tailored specifically to your body, your goals, and the activities you want to continue enjoying.
Reference:
George SZ et al. Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.