LBP Archives - Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates

Early Referral to Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Cost, and Improves Outcomes

Teresa Stockton | July 25, 2018

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly medical condition associated with significant physical pain, impaired function, and loss of productivity. LBP is the leading cause of disability in the US exceeding $100 billion per year in treatment, reduced productivity and lost wages. Approximately, 70 million adults […]

Low Back Pain: What’s the Cause?

Teresa Stockton | April 7, 2017

Approximately 75 to 85 percent of adults will be affected by low back pain (LBP) during their lifetime. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Because of this LBP epidemic, it is important to know the […]