Physical Therapy

 The first phase of care is the "feel better" phase. When the body is in pain, there is decreased ranges of motion, muscle tightness and soreness, and inflammation of damaged cells. Before we can begin to make any type of permanent changes to the spine, we need to allow the body to get into a state of healing and relaxation. Electric stimulation, ice and traction therapy are used in the initial phase to help pain levels to diminish.