Is Physical Therapy for Me?

It’s a common misconception that physical therapy is only necessary after a serious injury or surgery. Many people believe that if they’re experiencing minor aches and pains, they should simply take some over-the-counter pain relievers and wait for their symptoms to subside on their own. However, this mindset can actually do more harm than good. Pursuing physical therapy when you’re hurting can not only alleviate your pain, but it can also prevent future injuries and improve your overall quality of life.

Physical therapy is an effective way to manage pain. When you’re experiencing pain, it can be tempting to simply try to push through it or wait for it to go away on its own. However, ignoring your pain can actually make it worse in the long run. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong, and if you don’t address the root cause of your pain, it’s likely to continue and even intensify over time.

Physical therapy can help alleviate your pain by addressing the root cause of your symptoms. Rather than simply masking your pain with pain relievers, physical therapy can help you identify the underlying issue and develop a treatment plan to address it. For example, if you’re experiencing back pain, your physical therapist can help you identify any muscle imbalances or postural issues that may be contributing to your pain. From there, they can develop a treatment plan that may include exercises to strengthen weak muscles or improve posture, as well as manual therapy techniques to alleviate your pain.

In addition to managing pain, physical therapy can also prevent future injuries. Many people only seek physical therapy after they’ve sustained a serious injury, such as a torn ligament or broken bone. However, physical therapy can also be beneficial in preventing these types of injuries from occurring in the first place.

You can prevent the need for more invasive treatments like surgery, by addressing these issues before they lead to a serious injury. For example, if you’re a runner who’s experiencing knee pain, your physical therapist can help you identify any muscle imbalances or biomechanical issues that may be putting excessive stress on your knees. By addressing these issues early on, you can prevent more serious injuries like a torn ACL down the road.

Pursuing physical therapy when you’re hurting can improve your overall quality of life. Pain can have a significant impact on your daily life, making it difficult to perform even simple tasks like getting dressed or cooking a meal. By addressing your pain through physical therapy, you can improve your ability to perform these tasks and regain your independence.

We treat people with big injuries and small ones. The bottom line is that we are here to help. We are in your community and we are locally owned which means that your dollars stay in your community.

If you need help with recovering from an injury and getting back to the activity that you love, reach out to your local Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy clinic today. Schedule a free consultation to determine if physical therapy is right for you or if you just need some tips and tricks to get you there. Click Here to Schedule.