But What’s the “Cause of the Cause?”
But What’s the “Cause of the Cause?”
Other doctors explained that the cause of my pinched nerve was a herniated disc, but they always gave me symptom-masking medications or told me to rest.
The physical therapists at Back in Motion took it a step further.
The physical therapy team at Back in Motion didn’t just want to know the cause, they wanted to know the CAUSE of the cause…
A herniated disc commonly causes pinched nerves (especially in middle aged adults).
But what caused the herniated disc that caused the pinched nerve?
I gave my physical therapist at Back in Motion a rundown of my daily activities, as well as the movements that made my symptoms feel worse.
The questionnaire was followed by a physical examination which included specific movements that revealed my strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
My physical therapist at Back in Motion took a totally different approach than the other doctors I spoke with: he used the testing and questionnaire to pinpoint why my symptoms kept coming back and why symptom-masking treatments such as pills and rest were ineffective.
I learned that the muscles surrounding my neck were so weak that they couldn’t support the structure of my spine very well.
Not only that, but when I showed him what I thought was “good posture,” he explained that my neck sat too far forward and that my shoulders were rounded, creating extra tension in the muscles around my pinched nerve.
I then showed him a few of my Zumba movements. He explained that there were certain ones that I was doing incorrectly due to a lack of flexibility in my back.
The “Aha” Moment of the Pinched Nerve
The “Aha” Moment of the Pinched Nerve
Everything finally seemed to make sense.
Unlike any doctor I visited for my pain, my physical therapist at Back in Motion examined ALL parts of my life.
I learned that my movements, posture, flexibility, and lack of strength were among some of the major contributing factors to my pinched nerve.
The best part? We made a game plan to fix all of these issues, so that I could finally say goodbye to my pinched nerve.
- He applied safe manual techniques to decompress my spine…
- Advanced flexibility exercises to ease the pain-worsening stiffness…
- Specific strengthening exercises to support my spine and open the space around the nerves…
My symptoms started to fade almost immediately!
Within weeks, I felt completely better.
- No more pain with certain movements
- No more fear that the next “head turn” or physical activity would trigger my pain
- No more arriving late or missing events due to weakness, a loss of my range of motion, and pain
I finally had control over my life again. I could exercise with friends, do daily tasks without issues, and get that shirt over my head without a painful struggle.
The cause of your pinched nerve might be different than mine.
But one thing’s for sure: the physical therapists at Back in Motion will find the root cause of YOUR pinched nerve and fix it, permanently.
Thank You for Sharing Your Story!
Thank You for Sharing Your Story!
We thank our patient who kindly shared her story.
We’ve heard stories like hers so many times. Her story is a perfect example of why you should get the right help, right away.
But you don’t have to wait until you’re at your wits-end to get expert treatment.
Are you sick of treatments that only provide temporary relief?
Are you ready for a treatment that gives you permanent relief by fixing the root cause of your pinched nerve?
Our expert team of physical therapists regularly help people like you get back in motion again without pain or limitations.
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Want Help To Decide If Pinched Nerve Treatment At Back In Motion Is Right For You?
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