Back pain is a major factor that leads to the visits to the physiotherapy clinic. Approximately, 80% of adults have suffered from it once or several times during their lives. In most cases, the pain of the back in the short term can get better through rest and a couple of basic stretches. However, if a person is affected by chronic low back pain, a physiotherapy treatment would be the right place to take.
Our mission at Sterling Physiotherapy Hamilton is to enhance your capability of moving, lower the distress and the inconveniences caused by it, and get back to your beloved activities without the need of taking medications or doing surgeries.
The period of pain which is longer than 12 weeks is called chronic back pain, even when the original injury or strain has healed. Back pain with some features such as:
If a person can figure out the cause of the pain, he/she is halfway on the road to recovery. That is the reason why each treatment plan begins with a comprehensive assessment in our clinic.
At Sterling Physiotherapy, we don’t only get rid of the pain, but at the same time, we recognize the main cause of it. Your treatment plan may consist of:
1. Manual Therapy
Manual work methods that support the improvement of joint mobility, reduction of joint stiffness, and the evasion of muscle tension caused by shortening.
2. Customized Exercise Program
Strengthening exercises for core, the increase of flexibility, the right balance between muscles — all of it will be guided by a physiotherapist. Furthermore, you’ll also be made aware of the safest ways of moving in your everyday life so that pain will not exist in the future.
3. Posture & Movement Correction
We check out the way you sit, stand, and move - and guide you through the easiest adjustments that lower the strain on your spine.
4. Pain Management Techniques
Our use of the best methods such as heat, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation aims at calming the inflammation and making it easier for the person to move.
5. Education & Prevention
One will learn about the reasons of pain, what must be avoided, and which exercises are to be done in order to stay free from pain.
A Back Assessment visit to our Hamilton clinic will include a physiotherapist who will:
The outcome will be that the person will know clearly what goes on and have a plan of recovery at hand.
If you get any of the following conditions, you should think about physiotherapy:
If you catch the problem early, the pain can become chronic you will have your mobility restored more quickly.
The matter of consistency is more important than the intensity of the work. You will get relief from pain through small, steady and continuous improvements.
At Sterling Physiotherapy, we integrate the advantages of experience, attention to the individual, and treatments supported by clinical evidence, to bring you to recovery faster. Our amicable team offers the care that you will receive in a one-on-one session in the comfortable place which you are welcomed to, whether you are suffering from chronic pain or in the recovery process of an injury.
Get your Back Assessment booked for the precious moment and make it a journey into the future of getting rid of your back pain and having it becoming stronger.
Chronic low back pain is defined as pain in the lower back that lasts for 12 weeks or more. Unlike acute pain, which is a sudden signal of injury, chronic pain is more complex and can persist even after the initial injury has healed.
The goal of physiotherapy is to reduce pain, not increase it. You may feel some mild soreness, similar to what you'd feel after any new workout, but you should not feel sharp or "bad" pain. Your physiotherapist will teach you the difference and show you how to work within a "safe" range of motion.
This varies for every individual. Because the pain is "chronic" (long-lasting), recovery is usually a gradual process. You may feel some relief after just a few sessions, but building lasting strength and mobility can take several weeks or months. Consistency with your home exercise program is the most important factor for success.
In most places (including Ontario, where this clinic is located), you do not need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist. However, some extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement, so it is always best to check your individual policy.
