How Everyday Spine Care Can Provide Long-Term Pain Relief
Have you been dealing with back pain for a long time? Are you wondering what you can do to find lasting relief? At Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation, our McKenzie-trained therapists provide you with answers and a program to help you find relief that lasts!
Your spine is made up of a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and discs. These structures work together to support the body and allow us to move around. Most episodes of back pain affect one or a combination of all these components.
Back pain can result from injury, physical activity, or even prolonged inactivity. It can affect people of any age or gender, and often the exact cause remains unclear. Damage to one or more of these structures can result from strain, injury, or prolonged postures and lead to debilitating pain and loss of mobility.
Call Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation today for an appointment, and let us help you find lasting relief!
Why Does Back Pain Persist?
Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions, affecting up to 80% of the population at some time in their life. Unfortunately, some studies suggest that up to 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific. This lack of certainty means that not only do people suffer from back pain, but the exact cause may be difficult to identify.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. They might assume nothing—except for medication and rest—can solve their back pain problem. For some people, lower back pain can even lead to long-term pain and dysfunction.
When there is a lack of loading capacity in the spine, overloading the region happens more easily, which strengthening and stabilizing the spine can help build a larger buffer to minimize reoccurrences.
The good news is that with guidance from your McKenzie-trained physical therapist, you can find solutions to your pain and how to manage it, so you can get back to living the life you enjoy!
Common Causes of Back Pain?
The source of back pain is most commonly from the spine itself or tissues surrounding the spine. Often back pain starts from injury or irritation of the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments, and other soft tissue.
The most common factors associated with back pain are:
- Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e., prolonged sitting)
- Lifting strains
- Repetitive movements like bending and twisting
- Trauma from accidents or falls
Our McKenzie-trained therapists will assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Rather than focusing on one cause of your pain, your therapist will address all of the causes.
Why Choose the McKenzie Method?
The McKenzie Method is a standardized approach that assesses, treats and uses prevention strategies to resolve your back pain. By emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationship between movements and positions, your therapist provides you with a program for lasting relief.
One of the main differences with the McKenzie Method is the use of exercises and postures as the foundation for a home exercise program. The McKenzie method is one of the few methods used in physical therapy that advocates for your independence. This emphasis provides you with tools to alleviate your pain and promote your independence so that you can reduce the likelihood of any future episodes.
One of the main characteristics of patients using the McKenzie Method is lasting improvements in pain and function and also a reduction in fear and disability beliefs.
What to Expect from Our McKenzie-Trained Physical Therapists
If you’re experiencing back pain, contact our McKenzie therapists immediately. Our therapists will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the findings.
The McKenzie assessment enables your therapist to identify what postures and movements are causing pain and what ones alleviate your pain. These particular postures and specific movements become the starting point for treatment.
The main emphasis of the McKenzie method is education and instruction on effective exercises and proper posture. Our goals include:
- Reduce pain quickly through postural education and repeated movements
- Return to normal functioning in daily activities
- Minimize the risk of recurring pain (avoid painful postures and movements)
Your physical therapist will interpret your condition and clarify what postures and movements will resolve your back pain. McKenzie therapists are guides to point you in the right direction for lasting pain relief.
Contact Us For an Appointment
Our therapists trained in the McKenzie Method can provide you with the tools to promote your independence in managing the current pain and even future recurrences.
The McKenzie Method is based on results. Call Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation today for a comprehensive assessment and learn what steps you can take to alleviate your pain for the long term!
Video Tips of the Month
Looking for a couple of quick, guided moves to support your spine between visits? This month’s video tips walk you through two simple positions our therapists often recommend to help manage back and neck discomfort. Watch along, then bring any questions to your next appointment!
Supine Lumbar Flexion
Lie on your back and gently draw both knees toward your chest, using your arms to guide the movement. This position helps flex the lower spine and can ease tension after periods of prolonged standing or extension-based activity.
Forearm Prone Press Up
Lying face down, prop yourself up onto your forearms while keeping your hips and pelvis relaxed on the floor. This gentle extension position is a McKenzie Method staple for encouraging healthy spinal movement.
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Meet Our Team
Colleen Levitz
MS, PT
Jianrong Hong
PT, DPT
Stephanie Berman
ATC, General Manager
Samantha Lodygowski
M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Rennie Stefani
MS, CSCS
Greg Cadichon
ATC, LAT, Founder and Director, Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation, Inc.
Ask a PT
Welcome to our “Ask a PT” feature! This is your go-to spot in the newsletter to get real answers to everyday questions about the body, movement, and feeling your best. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, wondering how to stay active, or just curious about how physical therapy works, our team of physical therapists is ready to help. Each month we’ll share responses, tips, and answers based on questions from you, so if there’s something you’ve been wondering about, don’t be shy! Send it in – we’d love to hear from you!
Greek Yogurt Berry Overnight Oats
This make-ahead breakfast comes together in minutes and is ready to grab-and-go by morning. Creamy Greek yogurt, hearty oats, and fresh berries create a protein-packed start to your day that's both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or almonds
- Pinch of cinnamon
In a jar or container, combine the oats, Greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon, then stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, give it a good stir, top with fresh berries and chopped nuts, and enjoy.
Loaded with lean protein, fiber, and antioxidant-rich berries, this make-ahead breakfast delivers lasting energy while keeping morning prep to a minimum.
