There are a variety of treatment therapies and a time and place for each. With acute or severe pain, therapies such as ice, heat, ultrasound, electric stim, low level laser, and other methods provide relief and bridge the gap in time needed between diagnostic imaging, if indicated, and further corrective care. Once pain levels are under control and muscles become more relaxed and cooperative, it is important to first correct the biomechanics or alignment of the spine, then follow with more advanced active stabilization, such as core stability exercises. Some of this may be done on-site and some may be referred to another facility to help manage your care.