Comprehensive Spine Care

Protection Phase: In this phase, we are primarily concerned with protecting the injured area to prevent any exacerbation of the injury. During the protection phase, we aim to reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms or guarding. Our team uses a variety of modalities and manual therapy to control pain and promote healing. The protection phase is focused primarily on muscle activation, exercise, education, and rest.

Motion Phase: During this phase of rehabilitation, you will begin to experience a reduction in pain and inflammation while simultaneously improving circulation and mobility. The decrease in pain is accomplished by walking, stretching, and performing painless low-level strengthening exercises. The exercises will provide the building blocks for recovery, remove inflammation, flush waste products that build up in sensitive tissue, and prevent muscle atrophy. This progression allows us to challenge the stability of your spine by introducing specific therapeutic exercises and movement patterns.

Strength Phase: This phase involves correcting the postural weakness and muscle imbalances that may have caused the problem to begin with. Progressive core strengthening exercises, total body strengthening, stretching, and movement education will help reduce the stress on your spine. During the strength phase, we focus on building muscle tolerance to promote healing and reduce the chance of recurrence.

Functional Return Phase: The final stage of rehabilitation addresses strength and neuromuscular control. A variety of functional drills are designed to help you move with better coordination. If appropriate, sport-specific drills are incorporated in this phase. At the end of this phase, you should be returning to most of your recreational activities. Additionally, you will see improved strength and full range of motion in your spine allowing you to return to your previous level of function.

Conclusion: Any spine can benefit from a dynamic spine stabilization program. To maximize these benefits, our team of professionals will make sure you leave knowing and understanding your plan to achieve successful rehabilitation.