Back Physical Therapyin Dayton & surrounding cities
Physical Therapy plays an important role not only in treating persistent or recurrent low back pain, but also in prevention and risk reduction of future occurrences. If you have experienced low back pain, you are not alone. Approximately one quarter of Americans report experiencing low back pain within the past 3 months at any given time. Low back pain often occurs due to overuse, strain or injury. This includes too much bending, twisting, lifting, and even too much sitting.
How Can You Prevent Low Back Pain?
Keep your back, stomach, and leg muscles strong and flexible. Maintain a regular fitness regimen – staying active can help prevent injuries!
Don’t slouch – keep good posture! Keeping your body in alignment allows it to be more efficient when you move.
Ask for help or use an assistive device to lift heavy objects. If you are lifting something heavy, keep the load close to your body.
If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
You should wear loose clothes that make it easy to move. We also recommend sneakers. Workout clothes will work, but any comfortable clothing will work fine. Plan on giving your therapist access to your area of concern. The less your clothes restrict your movement and the more comfortable you are, the better. Shorts, yoga pants, or athletic/loose fitting pants and a tee shirt are all good options.
The physical therapy I received was excellent. I had never had physical therapy before and was very nervous. All staff knowledgable, personable, and they really listened to my complaints. I always left feeling better than when I came in. I would highly recommend Xcel. Any more physical therapy for me I know where I will be going.
Maria C.
Xcel Patient
I was given personalized, detailed physical therapy. The therapist took their time and did not rush any procedure. They explained every procedure before starting and made sure I was comfortable. I love this place and will continue coming until I recover.
Rochelle H.
Xcel Patient
I will recommend this place to EVERYONE! Ashley was amazing so positive and so helpful. Kevin thank you for the pokes that changed my life. Greg you have a great staff. Thank you.
Jody C.
Xcel Patient
Greg and the team are great! Professional, caring, and want to get you back on your feet. They won’t milk you for money like some places. If you need therapy pick Xcel!
James M.
Xcel Patient
I came here for a back injury. The staff was courteous and very professional. They provided excellent PT and encouraged several exercises at home to improve long term functioning and range of motion. Their fees were explained with no surprises. I fully recommend them without reservations.
Ben B.
Xcel Patient
I visited for vestibular therapy. The people were extremely helpful and easy to deal with. That reduced my anxiety/stress. They were professional and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I felt very much at ease with them. I will use them again if the need arises.
Belinda H.
Xcel Patient
Really impressed with the time they spent working on my problem. Did more than my family doctor and chiropractor combined. Diagnosed my knee problem, recommended at home exercises and it’s getting better. They’ve earned my trust.
