Physical Therapy is Your Key to a Healthier and Happier Life!
Do you have acute or chronic pain that makes it difficult for you to get things done on a daily basis? Have you ever found yourself panicking when your prescription medication runs out because you have no other way to manage your discomfort?
Many people in pain make the mistake of relying on prescription medications for relief, but these medications only mask the symptoms. They do not seek out or address the source of the pain. Fortunately, there is a treatment that has been shown to be effective: physical therapy.
Physical therapy is a completely natural, effective, and risk-free treatment for pain relief and mobility restoration. With PT, you don’t have to say no to the things you enjoy because you’re afraid of injuring yourself. If you are suffering from acute or chronic pain, please contact our office at Heart of Texas Physical Therapy right away to learn how physical therapy can help you return to a pain-free, drug-free lifestyle.
Over the counter meds won’t heal you
Taking painkillers is a common option for many people who are suffering from pain symptoms. In the short term, it appears to be a good solution, but it isn’t. These pills only provide temporary relief and do nothing to address or reverse the underlying causes of your pain.
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin are all over-the-counter medications that have a variety of side effects. Taking aspirin and acetaminophen on a regular basis, for example, can result in internal bleeding and, in some cases, kidney damage. Ibuprofen can also cause stomach and kidney problems.
…And neither will opioids
Prescription opioids like oxycodone, morphine, and codeine aren’t any better. “Opioid pain relievers are generally safe when taken for a short time and as prescribed by a doctor, but because they produce euphoria in addition to pain relief, they can be misused (taken in a different way or in a larger quantity than prescribed, or taken without a doctor’s prescription),” according to the National Institute of Health.
“Regular use, even when prescribed by a doctor, can lead to dependence, and when used improperly, opioid pain relievers can lead to addiction, overdose incidents, and deaths.”
Furthermore, the side effects of opioids are not much better than those of over-the-counter medications. Respiratory problems, depression, anxiety, and nausea are just a few of the possible side effects of taking these drugs.
How can physical therapy help?
Exercising isn’t everyone’s favorite pastime. The mere thought of exercising can be stressful! Being active may seem like a chore if all you want to do is lie around and watch TV all day, but it is one of the most effective ways to treat chronic pain.
Adopting a healthy physical therapy routine will quickly show you how beneficial exercise can be for all types of chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, natural treatment option for a variety of chronic pain causes, including:
- Neuropathic pain
- Disc degeneration disease
- Disc herniation
- Chronic headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
Your physical therapist will be able to provide you with a variety of pain-relieving treatment options. Massage therapy, manual therapy, movement therapy, cold laser therapy, and microcurrent stimulation are just some of the treatments available. Physical therapists frequently use joint and bone manipulation, and all of these treatments aim to help reduce pain and inflammation while also speeding up the healing process.
Treating the source of your pain
Seeking physical therapy treatment after an injury can drastically shorten your recovery time. This is due to the fact that physical therapists treat a person’s entire body by determining the source of the pain.
A physical therapist can perform an examination to determine the source of the pain and then develop a customized treatment plan to target and eliminate the pain source.
Your treatment options
Physical therapy encompasses both passive and active treatment methods. Massage therapy, ultrasound, heat therapy, electric stimulation, and cold therapy are all examples of passive physical therapy treatments. Exercises, motions, stretching, and aquatic therapy are examples of active treatments.
Your treatment plan will be tailored to you and your unique requirements. You can go into your first consultation with a physical therapist confident that they will be able to find the source of your pain and get you on the road to recovery.
Schedule your appointment today
If you’re in pain, there is an effective alternative to pain medication or surgery. Call Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today to find out how our physical therapists can help you live a pain-free life. Our physical therapists are all experienced and certified. Our mission is to get you back in the game, on the road to recovery, and living life to the fullest.
