Physiotherapy for Back Pain : Relief and Rehabilitation Strategies || Shri Ram Medical College.

Most people classify their low back pain as either acute, subacute, or chronic. This category takes into account how severe the back pain is. Lower back pain is classified as acute if it lasts less than six weeks, subacute if it lasts between six and twelve weeks, and chronic if it lasts longer than twelve weeks. Physical therapy is an option if other noninvasive treatments for lower back pain have failed. Massage, manual therapy, and acupuncture are examples of alternative treatments that can complement conventional physical therapy well. Intense pain in the back that lasts longer than three months is considered chronic. More than 80% of all healthcare costs can be attributed to chronic low back pain. The main goal of a physical therapy evaluation for back pain is to triage the patient based on diagnostic criteria from internationally accepted back pain standards. Physical therapy and exercise following spinal surgery can help with fatigue, getting back to normal activities faster, and prevent