Question 1

do you think i should go back to therapy if i think my diagnosis is wrong?

Accepted Answer

D/W therapist: If you think you have ptsd &  therapist dx"ed you with anxiety disorder nos - then you are  both on a simliar track. If you think you have major depressiona &  therapist says dysthymia, you are still on the right  track. Part of our job as therapists is to educate patients about their diagnosis. Consider asking your therapist about what diagnosis criteria you met or about psychological testing.

Question 2

how to relieve tension in neck and throughout back without massage? any tips for at home consistent therapy or exercises?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback can: be helpful for muscle pain as well as for the anxiety and depression seen in your history.  It is natural and non-invasive and can empower you to manage these conditions w/out the machines eventually.  Peace and good health.  Please see a licensed professional such as a clinical psychologist who specializes in biofeedback.

Question 3

who should benefit from spine decompression therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cervical Stenosis: The most common need for decompression therapy is for those whose spine has, over a long time from, developed bony protrusions called osteophytes in and around the outside of the spinal cord and the holes that the nerves come out of. This is a natural aging process, but in some it can press on the neves and cause pain. Decompression does just that- opens up room for the nerves.

Question 4

what is spine decompression therapy, and how does it work exactly?

Accepted Answer

Traction: It is essentially traction of the spine. It is meant to pull the spine segments apart so that the disc might heal.  There are many ways to accomplish this including physical therapy techniques, specialized machines often used by chiropractic, and inversion tables.  There are no good studies on any but the techniques may have some benefit. Inversion is likely the cheapest.

Question 5

what is the muscle shocker used for in physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

TENS unit: You are probably referring to the tens unit ( a transdermal electrical nerve stimulator) which gives tiny shocks of electrical stimulation delivered from the skin by tiny electrodes.  This therapy is often effective in controlling muscle and spinal pain when used in a physcial therapy situation.

Question 6

what therapy is needed for a lumbar ache?

Accepted Answer

Stretching: Stretching and non implact aerobic exercise.

Question 7

does magnetic therapy help back pain and how?

Accepted Answer

Not proven to help: The magnetic therapy products available to consumers have not been proven to relieve pain. Little magnets are sometimes sewn into elastic back braces. The elastic braces may help support one's back, but the magnets do not provide any additional benefits. However, pain is very subjective, so if a person believes he is doing more to treat his pain by buying magnets, he may truly feel less back pain.

Question 8

hello like to know what is electric shock therapy?

Accepted Answer

Depression: For severe and refractory depression ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) can be an effective treatment. Basically, after being given an anesthetic, electric current is given which causes a brief seizure. This sounds barbaric, but in fact it often reboots the brain relieving major depression.

Question 9

how can i improve the most out of back pain therapy?

Accepted Answer

Do your exercises: The way to get the most benefit out of any type of physical therapy is to do the exercises that you are given and practice them at home. If you do not do the home exercises, you will likely not benefit from therapy. It is liking taking piano lessons. If you do not practice in between lessons, you will not get any better.

Question 10

what kind of therapy is done for a work related back injury?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Pt and chiropractic treatment may be prescribed by your spine specialist after an evaluation.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Back theropy shock

A member asked:

Do you think i should go back to therapy if i think my diagnosis is wrong?

A member asked:

How to relieve tension in neck and throughout back without massage? any tips for at home consistent therapy or exercises?

A member asked:

Who should benefit from spine decompression therapy?

A member asked:

What is spine decompression therapy, and how does it work exactly?

A member asked:

What is the muscle shocker used for in physical therapy?

A member asked:

What therapy is needed for a lumbar ache?

A member asked:

Does magnetic therapy help back pain and how?

A member asked:

Hello like to know what is electric shock therapy?

A member asked:

How can i improve the most out of back pain therapy?

A member asked:

What kind of therapy is done for a work related back injury?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?