The Spine & Pelvis
Nearly 90 percent of the population experiences painful spine symptoms at least once in their lifetime. The lumbar spine has five thick vertebrates. The spine is one of the most complex systems in the human body because it involves nerves, vertebral bones, intervertebral discs, facet joints, muscles, ligaments, and blood vessels.
The lumbar spine functions to support the upper body, protect the spinal cord, allow for trunk movements, and control the legs. Because of the many tasks the spine does, it is susceptible to injury. Common causes of back pain can be due to degenerative changes, repetitive microtrauma, acute trauma, arthritis, poor posture, muscle imbalances, poor pelvic stability, joint stiffness, pregnancy, and/or childbirth.
Symptoms & Conditions
Low back pain and pelvic conditions we treat:
- Abnormal Curvature
- Arthritis
- Bulging Disc
- Disc Degeneration
- Herniated Disc
- Ligament Sprains
- Muscle Strains
- Post Surgical Spine Rehabilitation
- Radiculopathy or Radiculitis
- Sciatica
- SI Joint Dysfunction
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis
Minneapolis Physical Therapy
OrthoRehab conducts a thorough evaluation and assessment, including history, strength, postural alignment and motion testing. Depending upon the diagnosis, we may begin with symptom management and move into therapeutic exercise and postural training with a goal of treating the structures that support the spine and returning you back to function. Our physical therapy clinics are located in Minneapolis and Edina. Contact us today for an appointment!