Physical Therapy Puts Relief Within Your Reach

Oct 2, 2023

Back and Neck Pain, Fall Prevention, Health and wellness, Physical Therapy Topics, Strength Training, Uncategorized

Celebrate Movement by Choosing Physical Therapy

October is National Physical Therapy Month! All month long, our team is working to make you aware of the many ways that physical therapy empowers health for you and your loved ones. From addressing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis to treating work-related injuries, physical therapists have what it takes to help you find relief from pain to live full and active lives.

How Partnering with a Physical Therapist Can Help

In musculoskeletal care, Physical Therapy First (or PT First) is a proven path to success, where physical therapy is the first stop on your care journey, not the last. A PT First approach means that you receive physical therapy shortly after your injury or pain begins.

Physical therapists are highly trained medical professionals who provide evidence-based treatment that immediately addresses your symptoms (like pain or restricted mobility) and the underlying cause of your discomfort (such as an underlying nerve irritation).

5 Ways Physical Therapy Helps You Achieve Optimal Health

#1. Eliminate What Limits You

It’s no secret that pain impacts our ability to move, but it affects us in many other ways too. Have you ever heard the saying “Movement is medicine”? Living a sedentary lifestyle raises your risk for preventable health conditions and increases your chances of suffering from mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of Americans are impacted by chronic pain. That’s about 50 million people! Most people don’t just randomly become inactive, it is a process that occurs for complex reasons. However, for many people, the concept of just getting more active isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. Pain, either because of an injury or accident, presents a significant impact on many people, so you are not alone!

#2. Physical Therapy Teaches You

Physical therapists are experts in the musculoskeletal system, the bones and muscles of the body. The human body is a complex machine that must deal with complex postures, movements, and often stationary positions that can have a lasting effect on function. Physical therapists understand what is needed to address pain and improve function. From mobility after surgery to pain and weakness to low back pain to chronic progressive diseases such as arthritis, your physical therapist has the tools and knowledge to remove limitations and decrease your pain.

#3. Physical Therapy Unlocks New Adventures

Aging is a natural process, and some wear and tear on the body is inevitable. It is undeniable that you may not be able to move around the tennis court in your 60s as you did in your 20s. Your physical therapist can help you look for new opportunities for exercise and activities. As a member of your healthcare team, and rooted in your community, they can help you identify realistic goals for movement and direct you locally to resources to help you continue wellness beyond discharge from your physical therapy treatment plan. You have a lifetime partner in health when you enlist a physical therapist on your healthcare team!

#4. Your Physical Therapist is Your Partner

If you could prevent a foreseeable injury that causes pain and removes you from your active lifestyle, why wouldn’t you take action? While many injuries result from accidents, some common injuries are preventable. From recognizing how your posture at work is impacting your neck and shoulders to identifying when older adults are at risk for falls, your physical therapist has the tools to impact the health and wellness of every member of your family.

#5. Physical Therapy Can Change Your Life

Notice a new pain? Don’t wait to address it. In fact, choosing PT at the first sign of pain can actually lead to quicker healing. What other benefits are there? How about fewer healthcare costs and a deeper understanding of how to prevent your pain or injury from returning? Physical therapists as uniquely qualified to offer you holistic healing that can reduce your reliance on pain medications, offer you ongoing support and education throughout your care, and partner with your other healthcare providers to deliver the services you need based on where you are in your recovery. On top of that, they will also give you tools to maintain your improved function beyond discharge. And, as your partner in health, should you need them again in the future, your physical therapist remains a healthcare advocate for you!

Choose Physical Therapy to Feel Your Best

Working with a physical therapist can have lasting positive impacts on your health. Therefore, choosing a provider that can meet your changing needs is key. At MVPT, we will work with you to assess your pain, provide proven care and treatment to help you overcome limitations, and be your partner in health for years to come.

Our goals are to do more than help you recover; we are focused on giving you the tools to achieve optimal health and live a life full of movement. Don’t allow pain to limit your life, take action today and choose MVPT Physical Therapy as your partner in health.

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