How your physical therapists in Battle Creek, and Lake Odessa, MI, can help you feel better.

Back and neck pain can be disabling. If you suffer from either back or neck pain, or both, you already know how disruptive they can be to your life. You may stop enjoying activities and be unable to complete necessary tasks. Fortunately, there are a lot of important steps you can take to prevent back and neck pain.

The physical therapists at Total Health Center offer a wide variety of physical therapy services, including treatment of back and neck pain. They have several convenient office locations in Battle Creek, and Lake Odessa, MI, to help you feel better.

Remember these ways to prevent back and neck pain:

• Have good posture; avoid slouching and hunching your shoulders
• Lift heavy objects correctly; use your legs first, instead of your back
• Wear good footwear; choose shoes with excellent support and cushion
• Exercise regularly; strengthen your abdominal muscles to protect your back
• Wear your seatbelt when driving; seatbelts protect your back and neck from injuries like whiplash

If you do injure your back or neck, your physical therapist can help you regain mobility and range of motion. Physical therapy treatments also reduce pain and swelling in your joints and muscles.

For back and neck pain, your physical therapist may recommend:

• Therapeutic massage, to relieve swelling, boost circulation, and reduce muscle tension
• Stretching and strengthening exercises, to increase mobility and range-of-motion
• Electrical muscle stimulation, to relax muscles and aid healing
• Thermal therapy, to boost circulation, relieve muscle tension, and relieve pain
• Self-care instructions, to help you feel better at home, between appointments

Back and neck pain can be caused by a wide variety of issues, including:

• An auto accident
• A sports injury
• An underlying medical condition
• Overuse of your back or neck
• A work-related accident

Whatever has caused your back or neck pain, your physical therapist can help you feel better.

To learn more about the prevention of back and neck pain, talk with the experts. Call the physical therapists at Total Health Center. You can reach them in Battle Creek, MI, by calling (269) 968-0888, or (269) 962-0888, or in Lake Odessa, MI, at (616) 374-0099, so call today.