Inflammatory, or nonmechanical, back pain is a condition that’s not related to mechanical issues with the joints or discs in your spine. Instead, this type of pain is caused by inflammation within your bones.
Nonmechanical back pain is also known as ankylosing spondylitis, and it’s estimated that about 300,000 Americans suffer from this condition. A physical therapist can help you learn the symptoms that ankylosing spondylitis typically causes. These medical professionals can also offer effective treatment for inflammatory back pain.
Common symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis
The most common areas where ankylosing spondylitis symptoms first develop is in the lower back and hip. However, this condition can also affect your other joints and organs like your eyes. A few of the symptoms that this condition typically leads to are:
- Pain in the neck, lower back and sacroiliac joints.
- Fatigue.
- Pain that worsens gradually and lasts for more than three months.
- Discomfort that decreases during physical activity.
- Pain or stiffness when first waking up in the morning.
- Difficulty maintaining good posture.
- Decreased flexibility and range of motion.
What physical therapists can do to treat inflammatory back pain
There are a variety of techniques that physical therapists offer for pain, and many of them can help treat ankylosing spondylitis symptoms. Some of the therapy methods that can help people with this condition include:
- Therapeutic exercises intended to stretch and strengthen the muscle supporting your spine and joints.
- Joint mobilization therapy that can help improve joint range of motion.
- Postural training designed to help you maintain better posture.
Discover treatment for your inflammatory back pain at Panther Physical Therapy
Searching for effective treatment for ankylosing spondylitis? Our Panther PT team can help you find the top-notch treatment you’re looking for. We offer free screenings that can help confirm the cause of your pain. In addition, our physical therapists excel at creating individualized therapy plans designed to reduce your pain and improve your overall flexibility.
Not able to come into one of our clinics for help? No problem! You can use our at-home care or virtual therapy services to get help from our team without leaving home.
Contact our team today for more information about how we can help address your pain or to schedule your initial appointment.