Here at United Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping individuals navigate through compression fractures, aiming to alleviate discomfort, enhance function, and foster healing. Compression fractures, a result of vertebrae collapse or fracture, can bring about intense pain, restricted mobility, and spinal deformity. Our approach to treatment is multifaceted, addressing symptoms, bolstering spinal health, and promoting overall well-being.
Tailored Treatment Approaches: Recognizing the uniqueness of each patient’s situation, we conduct thorough assessments to uncover the underlying factors contributing to compression fractures. This enables us to craft personalized treatment plans designed to meet specific needs, alleviate symptoms, and achieve individual goals.
Strategies for Pain Management: Our primary focus is on reducing pain and discomfort associated with compression fractures. Through a combination of manual therapy, modalities such as heat and cold therapy, and therapeutic exercises, we work to alleviate pain, inflammation, and discomfort. By relieving pressure on affected spinal structures, we facilitate healing and enhance comfort.
Building Strength and Stability: Strengthening the muscles surrounding the spine is vital for managing compression fractures. We prescribe tailored exercises and stabilization techniques to improve muscular support, reduce strain on the spine, and enhance overall stability, fostering healing and preventing further injury.
Enhancing Flexibility and Mobility: Maintaining spinal flexibility and mobility is key to managing symptoms and preventing complications. We integrate gentle stretching exercises and range of motion techniques to enhance flexibility, alleviate stiffness, and improve mobility. These exercises aid in reducing discomfort and promoting functional independence.
Educational Insights and Ergonomic Guidance: Educating patients on proper posture, body mechanics, and ergonomics is pivotal in managing compression fractures. By offering guidance on optimal posture and ergonomic practices, we help patients minimize spinal stress, reduce discomfort, and promote overall spinal health, facilitating healing and preventing future injuries.
Adapting Activities and Lifestyle Counseling: We provide guidance on adapting activities and making lifestyle adjustments to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Collaborating with patients to identify activities that worsen symptoms and developing strategies for modification or adaptation empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives while promoting spinal health and well-being.
Manchester:
(603) 222-7000
Londonderry:
(603) 421-1177
