Occupational Therapy for Low Back Pain

Low back pain refers to pain that you feel in your lower back. You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty standing straight.

Symptoms of Low Back Pain

• Pain when resting or sitting for long periods
• Pain when lifting something heavy or bending down
• Pain radiating from the glutes or hips
• Stiffness after a period of inactivity or when first waking up
• Numbness or weakness

• Pain in the legs or feet as well as in the back

Causes of Low Back Pain

• Muscle or ligament strain
• Bulging or ruptured disks
• Arthritis 
• Osteoporosis
• Ankylosing spondylitis, also called axial spondyloarthritis

An Occupational Therapist is a trained professional that can implement specific treatments and lifestyle changes to help optimize functional activities. For back pain, treatment focuses on using proper body mechanics, energy conservation methods, and learning pain signals to avoid overexertion.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021  Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005   Tel. (516) 344-0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992-2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580-0125

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030 

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute#symptoms

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007425.htm#:~:text=Low%20back%20pain%20refers%20to,days%20to%20a%20few%20weeks.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20369906

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.