Spine treatments

The therapist will perform an in-depth evaluation, which combined with the doctor’s diagnosis, will dictate a treatment specifically designed for patients with spinal pain. Therapy may include pelvic traction, gentle massage, ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and stretching exercises.

In severe cases of degenerative disc disease, surgery may be considered to remove the disc and fuse together the two vertebrae on either side. However, severe cases of both sciatica and degenerative disc disease are uncommon. Remember, most disc problems resolve without specific treatment.