Back Pain

Are You A Sports Enthusiast Or An Active Adult Experiencing The Frustration Of Back Pain Hindering Your Performance?

A Personal Message From Dr. James Babana

Are persistent back pain and stiffness causing you concern, even after ample rest?
Have you tried pain medications, massages, or chiropractic treatments without finding relief, and instead, the pain seems to be escalating?
Are you hesitant to resume running or exercising due to the fear of exacerbating your discomfort?

If you prioritize your health and desire a lasting solution to lead an active lifestyle without pain, you’ve come to the right place!

Frequently, people underestimate back pain, assuming it will resolve independently. Often, it is attributed to merely “sleeping awkwardly” or being seen as a universal experience that everyone goes through at some stage in life.

If you find yourself in this situation, rest assured that you are not alone; we encounter such beliefs regularly.

In fact, back pain is a prevalent issue among runners and athletes, and it is a common problem that we frequently address in our clinic.

Before Seeking Help At Push Through Performance, Many Of Our Patients Dealing With Back Pain Are Often Given The Following Advice:

Just "rest" or take time off from exercising; the pain will naturally disappear. However, despite the rest, the pain persists even after several months.
Believing that back pain is a normal part of aging and should be tolerated as such.
Taking pain pills is a solution to enable you to continue moving and exercising throughout your life. However, these pills can be addictive and hazardous and may lead to various other health issues.
Being led to believe surgery and injections are the only viable options for addressing their back pain.

The Truth About Back Pain For Runners And Athletes Is:

Resting alone doesn't bring about significant changes. You may experience temporary relief, but the back pain and stiffness often return when you become active again.
Back pain and stiffness are not normal consequences of aging.
Relying on pain pills is not a sustainable or healthy solution.
Despite being the primary choice presented by surgeons, surgery, and injections are just one option.

At Push Through Performance, We Specialize In Helping Runners And Active Adults In The Arizona Area Overcome Injuries, Become Stronger Than Ever, And Avoid Unnecessary Time Off—Without Resorting To Medications, Injections, Or Surgery.

Dealing with a back injury can be overwhelming, especially when faced with numerous options and conflicting advice:

You might have attempted a specific stretching routine recommended by a friend that worked for them, but unfortunately, it hasn't relieved you.
Visiting various healthcare professionals or other physical therapists may not have yielded the desired results, leaving you frustrated.
Following exercises suggested by so-called "experts" on YouTube could have even worsened your pain, leaving you more confused.
You might have tried attending yoga or pilates classes, but your pain hindered your progress and made you feel worse.

Meanwhile, your doctor advises you to rest and rely on medication, which might not address the root cause of the issue.

Navigating these options can be disheartening, leaving you unsure about the best course of action for your back injury.

When Dealing With Something As Serious As Back Pain And Stiffness…

Selecting the right healthcare provider is crucial.

If you make the wrong choice, you risk undergoing unnecessary and potentially dangerous surgery or relying on addictive painkillers for the long term. Opting for the “least-invasive” and most natural treatment is essential to effectively stop back pain and stiffness and prevent recurrence.

To achieve this, it’s vital to find a provider who addresses the pain and is committed to understanding the root cause of your discomfort.

Having such a dedicated provider increases your chances of finding a permanent solution to your back problems.

Our Approach To Your Well-Being Revolves Around Our Push Through Performance, Emphasizing A Hands-On Approach To Optimize Your Health.

STEP 1: Discover the Root Cause of Your Pain

Our first step involves conducting a comprehensive biomechanical assessment to pinpoint the exact cause of your issue. We will explain the underlying factors contributing to your discomfort and what measures are necessary to facilitate a full recovery, allowing you to resume your beloved activities.

STEP 2: Address and Correct the Problem Areas

Tailoring a personalized treatment plan to align with your specific goals, we will address and rectify the areas causing you distress. This approach will strengthen your body, alleviate pain, and set you on the path to achieving your objectives more efficiently and effectively.

STEP 3: Achieve Peak Performance

Once you are pain-free and back to exercising comfortably, we will focus on elevating your performance. Our strategies will help you surpass your previous fitness levels and implement safeguards to “bulletproof” your body, reducing the risk of future injuries.

Say goodbye to back pain and ensure it doesn’t return!

With Push Through Performance’s expert assistance, we are here to help you:

Our most successful clients are driven and eager to reclaim their active lifestyle, even if they feel stuck. You no longer need to give up the activities you love due to issues that can be resolved.

Let’s schedule a conversation and discuss how we can guide you toward feeling like your vibrant, active self again!

Sincerely,
Dr. James Babana

What People Say About Push Through Performance

I feel so confident with my recovery after seeing Dr. James. I had lasting nerve pain in my left trap and neck that was spreading to other parts of my body. I couldn't do any trap exercises, dips, or squats without sever pain. I tried to take care of it on my own with massages and various stretches and exercises that I found on my own. But it just kept progressing to the point where the pain was debilitating throughout the day and I couldn't figure out what to do. With just one visit to Jame's office I had a clear understanding of what was causing my pain and what the road to recovery was. After he did some work on me and with a simple rehab exercise, the very next day I saw a change and it was just as he said it would be. It's been two weeks and my pain has going from a 10/10 to a 2/10 and with each visit I get better with less triggers and getting stronger overall. I'm back in the gym and almost at 100% performance. So glad he was able to help me and get me on a path to recovery. I wish I saw him sooner. Thank you James!

I first went to see James because of a pinched nerve I had in my shoulder. It was the worst pain I have ever been in. There were days when I couldn’t even get up by myself. After a couple of months the pain was 100% gone and I haven’t had it since. I saw James again when I was having sciatica pain in my lower back due to my pregnancy. Again, it was unbearable pain where I couldn’t walk at times. Everytime I went to James, he immediately made me feel better. It’s like he has magic! I haven’t had pain since working with him. I would 100% recommend James. As long as you listen to what he says and follow his instructions, his magic will work! I can never thank James enough.

Go see Dr. Babana if you have any kind of pain that needs addressing! I went to him for neck pain that came on suddenly. His evaluation is so thorough and he asks detailed questions to get to the root of the problem. He takes time to explain how your injury affects other parts of the body and what he will be doing to correct them. In my evaluation he also uncovered that I was having issues with shoulder mobility that I didn’t even realize. He did some soft tissue work along with some exercises and did an end of session evaluation to see how much progress we made. It was a significant amount in a short period of time. He sent me home with exercises to complete which have helped tremendously. If you download the app you can access great resources for managing your health including videos to aid with at home exercises! Dr. Babana is such a quality physical therapist provider all around! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

James is very knowledgeable and has been very helpful in treating me!

Great service by James. He’s very professional and helped me with my PT journey. He listened to what I needed and helped with every step along the way. Highly recommend.

James is so educated and knows exactly what he’s doing. He caters every treatment according to my needs. I highly recommend his expertise.

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