Exercise Therapy is a set of repetitive stretching or strengthening maneuvers designed to develop weakened or injured muscle groups that support the spine.
Specific exercises help rehabilitate and stabilize the muscles, the skeleton and the spine.
The individual bones of the spine are held in place by muscles and ligaments. Correct motion and position of these bones are crucial for proper nervous system function, balanced posture, and good health. Exercises and repeated maneuvers help re-pattern and condition these connective tissues and muscles. By the time many patients seek professional help, fibrotic scar tissue has often changed the elasticity and strength of supporting muscles. A program of carefully designed stretches and exercises helps restore better tone to these damaged tissues.