Latest physiotherapy treatment such as low level laser therapy (LLLT), microcurrent electrical stimulation (MET), spinal decompression therapy (DTS) is a medical breakthrough to help millions of people to conqueur their lower back pain

Low back pain affects about 80% of the Singapore population that they may suffer from it at some time in their lives. It is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. For many, the trouble is more than a passing incident; they need physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy.

Physiotherapy of different types can be used to treat lower back pain. The physiotherapy equipment works on healing and joints and muscles besides reducing the pain

Ultrasound is especially useful as therapy for anyone with acute lower back pain. It delivers heat deep into the muscles of the lower back. This not only relieves pain. It can also speed healing.

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) can be used as another modality for lower back pain. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, also called TENS is used to decrease acute and chronic pain.

TENS provides short-term relief for pain without having to resort to medication, narcotics, or injections. This machine generates tiny electrical impulses that are sent to the nerves. These electrical pulses block the pain signals from reaching the brain.

Massage is also used for lower back pain. The massage used must be done by someone, well-versed in the treatment of lower back pain. A massage treated by an untrained person may do more harm than good. Physiotherapists who understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body and muscles are experts in doing therapeutic massage to treat pain problem areas.

Back exercises may be taught by a physiotherapist. These exercises will help with lower back pain if one does them correctly and faithfully. The only exception is if the back is in an acute condition requiring emergency care or surgery.

The exercises that will help with lower back pain the most will be assigned and supervised by a physiotherapist. They may be done at home, but it will be necessary to follow instructions and check in frequently.

These are few of common physiotherapy treatments.

Recently, there is a medical breakthrough latest physiotherapy treatment such as low level laser therapy, microcurrent electrical stimulation, spinal decompression therapy to help millions of people to relieve lower back pain and prevent reoccurrence of the pain problem. These specialized physiotherapy treatments can only be found in one of the Singapore physiotherapy clinic- The Pain Relief Practice.