Millions of Americans suffer from muscle pain every day. Some aches and pain go away on their own, and some stick around for the long haul. No one should have to deal with chronic aches and pain. Luckily, there is an option. Physical therapy can help with all kinds of body aches and pain. No, it’s not just for injuries and post-surgery rehab! Read on to learn how physical therapy can help with everyday aches and pains.
Knee Pain
Pain in the knees is a common complaint among physical therapy patients. After a thorough evaluation by your physical therapist, a customized treatment plan will be created for you. Most of the time, strengthening the muscles of the legs surrounding the knee can help. You can alleviate knee pain by building up all the muscles that support the knees.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is another common complaint from physical therapy patients. Several factors cause shoulder pain, and surgery or injury doesn’t have to be one. When entering physical therapy for shoulder pain, your physical therapist will first give you a thorough evaluation to assess your pain. Afterward, stretches and exercises will be used to strengthen the muscles of your shoulder and the back. Your physical therapist will also give me suggestions for pain relief, and ice or ultrasound may be used during your appointments.
Back Pain
Patients are referred to physical therapy for back pain quite often. The length of treatment and frequency will depend on the location and severity of your back pain. Most of the time, stretches and exercises will be used to strengthen the back muscles to help relieve pain.
Ready to start physical therapy for your aches and pain? Give the Physical Therapists at Activity First PT a call to get started today!