Chronic Pain
Manual Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is shown to be the best treatment for chronic pain. Come for an evaluation to see how we can help manage and improve your daily life.
Chronic pain is pain lasting more than 3 months that limits your life or work activities. 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with chronic pain. Chronic pain can be metally and physically debilitating, and affects each person differently. In some cases, chronic pain can lead to decreased activity levels, job loss, anxiety, depression, and disability.
Common causes of chronic pain are:
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Trauma/Injury
- Arthritis
- Cancer
Physical therapy is one of the best ways you can treat chronic pain. At the first session, the physical therapist will evaluate the patient to see what is causing the sensation that they are feeling and why it is occurring. Physical therapy can help manage chronic pain by correcting imbalance and strengthening around joints and help use joints and the body in a way that decreases wear and tear.
Common goals and treatments of physical therapy include:
● Reduce, manage, and minimize pain
● Improve flexibility and reduce muscle spasm by utilizing manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, and stretching exercises
● Enhance strength through specific exercises to help your condition
● Educate on pain science to help you understand your pain and give you self-empowerment to help manage your symptoms
In addition to physical therapy, being active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps navigate chronic pain. Physical activity helps to manage symptoms and prevent other chronic conditions.
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