Advanced hands on therapy for stenosis spinal conditions

1800 W Woolbright Road, Suite 101

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Phone: (561) 733 7677

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Personalized manual physical therapy to end your pain and restore your quality of life

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Understanding Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a common and potentially crippling condition affecting most of us to some extent as we get older. It can occur anywhere including cervical stenosis or spinal lumbar stenosis. Although there are many types and causes of spinal stenosis, the most common occurs over the age of 60, affecting women slightly more than men.

Spinal stenosis is also called the great masquerader since it can mimic several other conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, large joint problems, or central nervous system disorders.

The most common initial step in treatment of spinal stenosis is physical therapy. Emphasis in physical therapy is placed on strengthening the muscles of the back, stretching these muscles, and improving posture. By better supporting the spine, symptoms of nerve compression are often improved.

Manual physical therapy is a natural way of helping the body recover from back pain. At A.I.M. Physical Therapy your’ spine is extensively evaluated by an expert physical therapist who has years of training in medical evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions.

Our physical therapists will address the root cause of your patients’ pain. Treatment may include modalities such as ultrasound to relieve pain, specialized gentle manual therapy to increase soft tissue and joint mobility, and a customized, easy to do exercise program to strengthen key areas.

How AIM Therapy Helps Your Back

AIM manual physical therapy is the natural way of helping your body recover from back pain. At AIM your spine is extensively evaluated by an expert physical therapist who has years of training in medical evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions.

Your physical therapist then discusses with you as he evaluates your spine the findings and formulates a plan of addressing the root causes of your pain. The plan may include modalities such as ultrasound to relieve your pain, specialized gentle manual therapy to increase your soft tissue and joint mobility, and a customized easy to do exercise program to strengthen key areas.

The key to a great recovery is a customized treatment plan just for you. At AIM Physical Therapy we have the knowledge and exclusive skills to treat your back pain and get you back quickly to enjoying your activities.

“I had excruciating neck and back pain. After a few treatments I was finally able to sleep, cook and drive without experiencing the level of pain I had before. I am also able to sleep now without taking any medication!”

-Jennifer B.

A recent study compared two physical therapy programs for patients with spinal lumbar stenosis. Fifty-eight patients with spinal lumbar stenosis were put in one of two 6-week physical therapy programs. One program included manual physical therapy, treadmill walking, and exercise, while the other included lumbar flexion exercises, a treadmill walking program, and ultrasound.

A greater proportion of patients in the manual physical therapy, exercise, and walking group reported recovery at 6 weeks compared with the flexion exercise and walking group. At 1 year, 62% of the manual therapy still reported a good recovery. Improvements in function, pain, satisfaction, and walking tests favored the manual physical therapy and exercise group at all follow-up visits.

Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis can benefit greatly from physical therapy, especially manual physical therapy.

Whitman, Julie M. DSc, PT; Flynn, Timothy W. PhD, PT; Childs, John D. PhD, PT, MBA; Wainner, Robert S. PhD, PT; Gill, Howard E. MD; Ryder, Michael G. DSc, PT; Garber, Matthew B. DSc, PT; Bennett, Andrew C. DPT; Fritz, Julie M. PhD, PT

Treating Spinal Stenosis