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Back PainIn Louisville, Evansville & Southern Indiana

Research suggests that 4 out of every 5 people have lower back pain at some point in their lives.

In February 2010, the Archives of Internal Medicine reported that the direct costs of treatment for low back pain in the United States are over $50 billion a year. This is more than half the amount spent yearly on cancer treatment.

According to the Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most back pain is caused by muscle strain, awkward lifting of heavy objects, bad posture, weak core muscle strength or generally poor overall fitness. These factors can cause both sudden back pain and chronic, persistent back pain that has been troublesome over time.

With many treatment options available, patients may wonder, ‘What is the best treatment for my back pain?’ While surgical procedures are often the first suggestion, physical therapy is often more effective – and non-invasive! The therapists at ProRehab are experts in the non-surgical treatment of spine injuries. We help patients recover using hands-on physical therapy and supervised, targeted exercise while also fending off future problems.

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Back pain can be caused by a variety of conditions and injuries. Some are simple and easy to diagnose and treat, and others may be more complicated and involve a longer recovery period. Muscle strains or sprains in the low back can be caused by lifting heavy objects, bending or twisting with incorrect body mechanics. Age related degeneration of the discs in the spine can also cause persistent pain by compressing the nerves that exit the spinal cord. Changes in bone structure such as fractures and stenosis are somewhat less common but still relevant causes of low back pain.

Wide Range of Low Back Symptoms

Because there are so many different things that can cause low back pain, everyone may experience slightly different symptoms. Some common complaints include muscle cramping, dull, or aching pain that may suggest muscle or ligament injuries. Sharp, shooting pain, or pain that causes numbness or tingling may indicate injury or compression to a nerve, among other possibilites. Usually back pain is increased or decreased depending on position and is not constant throughout the day.

Non-Invasive Treatments for Low Back Issues

There are a variety of physical therapist treatment approaches for low back pain. Often increased stabilization from the muscles in your core can decrease back pain, so your therapist can design a program to strengthen these muscles. Core strength and hands on techniques like spinal mobilization and manipulation can increase joint movement and decrease pain. Other treatment options include specific back pain exercises that have been shown to decrease position-specific pain. In general, the best thing to do for low back pain is continue moving, and our therapists will help you continue to be as active as possible with minimal pain.

Who Benefits From Spine Care at ProRehab?

Patients who have acute and chronic low-back and neck pain, muscle-tension headaches, pain extending into the arms or legs, general arthritic spine complaints, lumbar spinal stenosis, and work-related spine pain may benefit from physical therapy at ProRehab. In addition, post-surgery physical therapy is critical for successful and faster recovery from operations such as laminectomy and fusion.

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Back Pain Treatment Locations

Boonville, IN Physical Therapy

3070 Warrick Dr
Boonville, IN 47601
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Bowling Green, KY – South Physical Therapy

2625 Nashville Rd.
102
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Bowling Green, KY – North Physical Therapy

1945 Scottsville Rd.
A-3
Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Effingham, IL Physical Therapy

1302 Avenue of Mid-America
Suite 4
Effingham, IL 62401
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Evansville, IN – East Physical Therapy

415 Crosslake Drive
Suite B
Evansville, IN 47715
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Evansville, IN – North Physical Therapy

4659 North First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
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Evansville, IN – West Physical Therapy

5625 Pearl Drive
Suite 100
Evansville, IN 47712
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Ferdinand, IN Physical Therapy

75 Industrial Park Road
Suite D
Ferdinand, IN 47532
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Floyds Knobs, IN Physical Therapy

500 Lafollette Station Drive
Suite 200
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
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Haubstadt, IN Physical Therapy

10294 South 150 East
Haubstadt, IN 47639
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Henderson, KY Physical Therapy

702 Barret Boulevard
Suite B
Henderson, KY 42420
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Jeffersonville, IN Physical Therapy

1015 Jeffersonville Commons Drive
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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LaGrange, KY Physical Therapy

1407 E Crystal Drive
La Grange, KY 40031
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Louisville, KY – Chenoweth Physical Therapy

3630 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
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Louisville, KY – Fern Creek Physical Therapy

6506 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
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Louisville, KY – GE Appliance Park Physical Therapy

4000 Buechel Bank Road
GE Appliance Park AP4-100 Medical
Louisville, KY 40225
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Louisville, KY – Highlands Physical Therapy

3052 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
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Louisville, KY – Hikes Point Physical Therapy

3942 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
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Louisville, KY – Hillview Physical Therapy

170 Dr. Arla Way
Louisville, KY 40229
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Louisville, KY – Hurstbourne Physical Therapy

1257 S. Hurstbourne Ln
Suite 220
Louisville, KY 40223
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Louisville, KY – Jeffersontown (J-Town) Physical Therapy

3831 Ruckriegel Pkwy.
Ste. 108
Louisville, KY 40299
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Louisville, KY – Middletown Physical Therapy

169 South English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
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Louisville, KY – Prospect Physical Therapy

6005 Timber Ridge Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
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Louisville, KY – South Louisville Physical Therapy

8019 Dixie Highway
Unit 106
Louisville, KY 40258
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Louisville, KY – West Louisville Physical Therapy

1720 West Broadway
Ste 105
Louisville, KY 40203
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New Albany, IN Physical Therapy

5170 Charlestown Road
Suite 102
New Albany, IN 47150
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Newburgh, IN Physical Therapy

8887 High Pointe Drive
Suite E
Newburgh, IN 47630
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Newton, IL Physical Therapy

507 W Washington St
Newton, IL 62448
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Oakland City, IN Physical Therapy

1952 IN-57
Oakland City, IN 47660
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Poseyville, IN Physical Therapy

7 W Main St
Poseyville, IN 47633
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Rockport, IN Physical Therapy

826 N SR 161
Suite B
Rockport, IN 47635
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TriState Orthopedic Surgeons Physical Therapy

225 Crosslake Dr
Evansville, IN 47715
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Vincennes, IN Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

2121 Willow Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
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Clarksville, IN Physical Therapy

1440 Veterans Parkway Court
Suite 400
Clarksville, IN 47129
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Carmi, IL Physical Therapy

1706 West Main Street Carmi IL 62821
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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"After just 4 visits…I feel like a brand new person. Before, I could barely walk for 15 minutes without my back screaming in pain. Now I’m zooming through therapy and going on walks at home."

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Thank you so much! I love you guys and the care I received!

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Zoe K.

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While experiencing some pretty intense back pain I tried a number of exercises and rehab techniques, but couldn’t seem to get the irritating aching to go away. Well, I chose ProRehab and fortunately this was the only stop I had to make to begin my journey getting back to life faster. They talk you through why and how the exercises they have you do are beneficial. I appreciate the ProRehab family for all they have and continue to do!

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