Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain is one of the most common conditions and will affect about 75% of the population at some time in their life. Low back pain can be acute, lasting just a few days and can sometimes be easily treatable. It can also become chronic, lasting for more than three months and may need a longer period of treatment. Physical therapy is a proven to be extremely effective in treating both acute and chronic back pain. At Midtown East Physical Therapy, Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg and Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky help treat and manage lower back pain and injuries at their Midtown location. 

We treat all types of Low Back injuries and problems including:

• Disc herniations
• Lower Back sprains and strains
• Muscle spasms, tension, tightness
• Degenerative disc disease
• Pinched nerves
• Sciatica and piriformis syndrome
• Numbness in legs
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal injuries and problems
• Posture problems and scoliosis
• Sacro-Iliac dysfunction
• Coccyx pain

Professional Low Back Pain

Our bodies were made to move. Movement is the key to keeping your muscles and joints healthy and preventing soreness and stiffness due to inactivity. Sitting behind the office desk and working extensive hours at a computer, usually while slouching are all contributors to lower back pain. 

Our low back pain treatment program will be customized to your specific problem and include the following:

• Pain and inflammation management program
• Patient education in limiting the stress placed on your spine, instruction in proper body mechanics with walking, stairs, sitting, standing or sport activities
• Postural training and restoration of proper alignment of your spine to minimize stress to your low back
• Individualized Home Exercise Program
• Joint and soft tissue mobilization, or spinal manipulation (adjustment) to regain range of motion
• Strengthening and stretching exercises
• Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities
• Early movement strategies
• Functional rehabilitation

Lower Back Pain during Pregnancy

Lower back pain during Pregnancy can prevent women from their usual daily activities and can cause pain as well as sleepless nights. Physical therapy helps to ease lower back pain during pregnancy. At Midtown East Physical Therapy, we custom design a program to treat lower back pain in Pregnant Woman by addressing each patient's individual needs. We focus on joint and soft tissue mobilization, exercise, body mechanics evaluation and training and can provide special braces if needed.