Back & Neck Pain Survival Guide

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1 Back & Neck Pain Survival Guide Zachary Baton Rouge

2 Kleinpeter Physical Therapy - Spine Care Program Finally! A Proven Assessment & Treatment Program Rolled Into One Convenient Spine Care Program...With No Drugs, Surgery, Or Invasive Procedures 5 Reasons to Request the Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program: 1. Comprehensive Evaluation and immediate treatment that offers pain relief for many patients on their first visit. 2. Scientifically validated treatment for back and neck conditions % of our patients surveyed rated their care and recovery to be excellent. 4. Extensive Home Program allows you to maintain spine health, reduce pain medication, and reduce the risk of recurrence. 5. If your doctor isn t sure about prescribing physical therapy for your complaint, we offer a FREE screening to help you determine if The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program may help you. Overview: Because of the complexities involved with the treatment of back and neck conditions, Kleinpeter Physical Therapy has developed a comprehensive spinal evaluation and an innovative blended approach to the treatment of spinal conditions. The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program provides you and your physician with an assessment tool and treatment program rolled into one package. This comprehensive physical therapy diagnosis and treatment process can provide quick relief of pain for most back and neck pain sufferers. The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program is designed to increase the functional capacity of the spine, reduce pain, and promote independence. Program Details: Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: Evaluate and treat causes of spinal dysfunction. Active Spine Care Assessment: detailed spinal profile that provides mechanical and functional benchmarks with realistic goals. Back and Neck Education: studies show that patients who are more informed about their condition recover faster. Treatment of the condition with manual hands-on physical therapy adjustments. Customized Exercise Program: a specific exercise regimen to restore spinal mobility, strength and stabilization. Frequency and Duration: Patients with acute pain will see a significant improvement in a relatively short period of time, generally within 1-2 weeks. Patients with chronic and/or degenerative conditions will generally see results within 2-4 weeks, depending on the extent and nature of the condition. Program Advantages: Comprehensive: The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Program is a 3 step process that includes assessment, treatment and prevention. This innovative approach may bring the quickest pain relief and the best chance for the most complete recovery. Effective: The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Program has been shown to be highly effective form of rehabilitation in terms of reducing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life.

3 Explore Your Treatment Options Physical Therapy - The Best Place To Start If you have had back pain for more than a few weeks, chances are you ve considered visiting a physical therapist. Seeing a physical therapist can help avoid unnecessary or more invasive treatments like injections or surgery. Specially trained physical therapists can assess the mechanical origins of your pain, and often provide quick relief. In fact, a physical therapy assessment can help isolate sources of pain not shown on x-rays or MRIs. Physical therapy techniques emphasize pain management, self care, and customized exercise programs. Treatment Option Bottom Line When physical therapy diagnostics and treatment techniques are utilized before more aggressive or invasive alternatives, more aggressive and invasive procedures may be avoided. Drugs & Surgery - The Last Resort If you started down the road of back pain treatment by visiting your primary care physician, you likely have been prescribed pain medications. Although pain medications help reduce pain and inflammation, they usually do nothing to treat the underlying spinal disorder. Prolonged use of many medications can lead to side effects and other health problems. For more serious problems your doctor may recommend surgery, which is invasive, usually involves a long recovery, and may not provide adequate (or any) pain relief. Other than the short-term use of medications to manage pain and inflammation, these types of treatments should be considered a last resort. Treatment Option Bottom Line To provide temporary relief, your doctor may prescribe pain medication alone to handle the most common back problems, and refer you to a surgeon in severe cases. Pain medication and surgery should be a last resort after trying other treatment options such as the Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care program. Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care - A New, Blended Approach The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care program represents an innovative blending of all the most widely accepted conservative, non-surgical treatment options. The overall goal of the Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program is to: 1. Find the underlying cause of the pain, 2. Treat the mechanical cause, 3. Teach the patient to self-treat, to avoid further aggravation of the condition, and prevent recurrence. Treatment Option Bottom Line The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program puts the power in your hands to take control of your back pain and reduce the chance of missing an opportunity to resolve your back/neck/extremity pain without surgery.

4 Common Conditions That Respond Well To The Spine Care Program Lumbar Strain One of the more common causes of back pain is related to sprains and strains of the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine. Most lumbar strain episodes resolve completely on their own in a few weeks. However, improving movement, spinal alignment, and lifting mechanics can reduce the risk of strains and related complications. Spinal Misalignment When the bones of the spine are not in alignment, it creates joint stiffness, decreases range of motion, creates muscle spasm, and reduces optimal joint function Ruptured Disc Also called a herniated or slipped disc, happens when part of the soft disc-like tissue between two vertebrae pushes out and presses on a nerve. The pressure causes pain that shoots down the leg or arm. Discogenic Back Pain As we age, the soft, disc-like cushions between the vertebrae degenerate. Most people experience no pain from this natural process, but for those who do, the painful symptoms usually go away with time. Many discogenic back pain sufferers find quick relief and reduce the risk of recurrence with programs like the Kleinpeter Physical Therapy spine care program. Arthritis The term arthritis is used to describe a chronic condition of painful, swollen joints. The most common form is osteoarthritis, where tissues breakdown as a result of wear and tear. A less common form, rheumatoid arthritis, is a disease of the immune system that attacks the tissues of the joints. Physical therapy, manual therapy and massage are key parts of a comprehensive treatment program, promoting proper alignment, increased range of motion, and reduced pain. Osteoporosis When bone density falls below the average of what s been designated as healthy, it is called osteoporosis. Declining bone density leads to fractures of the wrist, hip, and spine. Pain associated with this condition almost always indicate a fracture. Your physical therapist can help reduce the risk of fracture by correcting the poor spinal alignment that may contributing to the risk of fractures. Spondylolisthesis The degenerative condition where one vertebrae starts to slip forward over the one below it (rather than stay in proper alignment), is commonly called Spondylolisthesis. Mild conditions usually do not cause pain. Physical therapists diagnose this condition by measuring the slippage, and frequently refer moderate severe cases to spine surgeons. In addition, your physical therapist will help you correct any spinal or pelvic mechanics that may be aggravating the condition and causing pain. Spinal Stenosis This is a disease mostly from unknown causes that narrows the spinal canal in the lower back or neck. Moderate to severe cases are treated with surgery to open the spinal canal and relieve nerve pressure. For many of these patients, physical therapy and deep tissue massage can be effective for correcting any mechanical problems of the spine that may contribute to the pain. Baton Rouge Zachary kleinpeterpt.com

5 Information To Share With Your Physician Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Uses A Clinically Proven Assessment As Accurate As X-rays And MRIs For Diagnosing The Mechanical Origins Of Your Patients Back & Neck Pain... Many false positives are detected using a physical therapy assessment in conjunction with other diagnostics such as x-ray and MRI. 3 Reasons to Request the Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program: 1. If your doctor isn t sure about prescribing physical therapy, we offer a FREE assessment with a definitive physical therapy diagnosis before you leave. 2. Do-It-Yourself home program, based on evidence based treatment principles, reduces the need for return visits and teaches the patient how to self-treat. 3. Lower incidence of recurrence of pain than with other treatments, thanks to the home program that promotes spine health. Physical Therapy Rx Kleinpeter Physical Therapy: Baton Rouge Zachary kleinpeterpt.com Name : Diagnosis: Precautions: Physical therapy orders: Evaluate and treat Special Considerations: Frequency and Duration: per therapist discretion or times per week for weeks Physician signature: Date:

6 In 30 Short Minutes, The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Assessment Provides The Clinical Information Necessary To Formulate A Comprehensive Treatment Plan The Kleinpeter Physical Therapy Spine Care Program: Three Steps To Success Assessment Every patient will undergo a thorough history followed by a review of any available diagnostic testing such as x-rays and MRIs. Only then do we perform a comprehensive assessment of the spine and surrounding structures that may influence the mobility and stability of the spine. The information gained from this evaluation provides the therapist and physician with the clinical information necessary to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan. Treatment After a complete assessment, we formulate an individualized treatment program to fit your needs. Typically, our clinical data shows that patients with acute pain will see a significant improvement in a relatively short period of time, generally within 1-2 weeks. Patients with chronic and/or degenerative conditions will generally see results within 2-4 weeks, depending upon the extent and nature of the condition. In order to maintain the long-term health benefits of your treatment, a home program that includes self-treatment options will be provided as part of this comprehensive approach to treatment. Prevention We believe that knowledge is power and that our patients need to understand what causes their condition, how to prevent or minimize the risk of recurrence and how to practice selfcare. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will reduce the risk and/or prevent the likelihood of the condition becoming recurrent and chronic. We want to help you reduce your pain, restore function and teach you to regain control of your spine health. Zachary Church Street, Zachary, LA Baton Rouge Picardy Avenue, Suite 300 Baton Rouge, LA VOUCHER GOOD FOR A FREE Consultation Free Consultation Includes: Review of history. Review of symptoms. Overview of recommended plan of care or other referral recommendations. Tips and strategies to manage your pain. Qualification for assessment.