Take Charge of Chronic Pain with Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is just one essential part of any comprehensive pain management plan for those suffering from chronic pain.

Using only one method to manage pain (such as chiropractic adjustments or acupuncture) will often fail to resolve problems, or leave the patient with insufficient skills to manage pain. There are many different ways to approach pain management, and a balanced program is more likely to be effective and get you the results you want.

Physical therapy can improve a patient’s quality of life and reduce pain through a variety of strategies including:

Strengthening Exercises
Physical therapists can prescribe a program of graded exercises — movement that are gradually increased according to your abilities. They help improve conditioning and movement, reducing the stress and strain on the body.

Manual Therapy
Using gentle, hands-on techniques, a physical therapist will manually manipulate or mobilize tight joint structures and soft tissues. Manual therapy is used to increase range of motion, improve quality of tissues, and reduce pain.

Posture Awareness and Body Mechanics Instruction
Improving posture can ease built-up muscle tension and help train the body to move more efficiently while performing activities even when at rest.

By participating in a multidisciplinary program, patients can take control of their body and learn to manage chronic pain in a healthy, effective way. Talk to your doctor to find a treatment plan right for you.

For more information about physical therapy programs for pain treatment in Hampton Roads, contact our team at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy.