Treatment OptionsNon-Invasive Options for Treating the Pain Include:Physical TherapyMcKenzie MethodAnother very important component in the treatment of joint pain is exercise. I’m not referring to just any exercise, but to exercises specifically designed for your particular problem. Robin McKenzie is a physical therapist who discovered the effectiveness of focused exercises designed to extend the spine in relieving low back and neck pain. AcupunctureMassage TherapyStrain/Counterstrain TechniqueStrain/counterstrain is not a treatment for injured or damaged soft tissues. Rather, it is a treatment intended to resolve aberrant neuromuscular reflexes and positioning that are causing muscle spasms. Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial release is a soft tissue therapy that is similar to massage, although the goals and techniques are different. Botulinum ToxinChiropractic TherapySpinal Decompression TherapyMany options are available for you to consider when you are in pain. Regardless of the pain treatment options you have tried or are considering, you must treat the underlying problem if you want to achieve permanent healing and lasting pain relief. |