GET YOUR HEALTH BACK ON TRACK WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Happy October! Now that fall is here, it’s time to crack out the knives for pumpkin carving, put out bowls of candy for trick-or-treaters, and head to Sauvie Island for a corn maze challenge! Did you know that October is also National Physical Therapy Month? It’s true! Rose City Physical Therapy wants to make sure that our patients have a reliable source to learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy.
Our team of Portland, OR physical therapists is devoted to helping our patients recover from injuries and pain that make everyday activities way harder than they should be. Rose City Physical Therapy provides high-quality rehabilitation services, and we encourage you to reach out to us if you or a loved one is in need of physical therapy!
Take a break from planning out your scary costume this year and read up on these 5 reasons why physical therapy is a great option for pain relief from chronic conditions and injuries.
5 reasons to choose physical therapy
There are several reasons to choose physical therapy as your first course of care, prior to heavy medication use or potential surgery. Rose City Physical Therapy has chosen 5 of the best ones for you to consider!
1. Physical therapy targets imbalances to help strengthen weak areas and mobilize or stretch tight areas to support your joints and improve your range of motion.
Increasing muscle strength and mobility around your joints (including the tendons, muscles, fascia, and joint capsules) will help your joints feel better and move better. This can also help you improve your functional activity tolerance, which is essential for work, leisure, and simple daily function.
2. It’s a safe, natural method of pain management/elimination.
The sad truth is that right now, we’re experiencing an opioid epidemic. People are relying so heavily on over-the-counter medications to ease their pain, they don’t realize the long-term effects these pills have on their bodies.
You don’t have to rely on over-the-counter or prescription painkillers to ease those achy, stiff, swollen joints! Physical therapy modalities that have been shown to ease pain, reduce spasms, increase circulation, and promote healing include electrical stimulation, cold laser therapy, and therapeutic ultrasound.
3. You can learn to move without limits again.
According to the Arthritis Foundation, [rehab-focused] exercise is one of the best ways to manage spine, hip pain and knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Your physical therapist can help you get back to regular exercise in a way that is safe and effective for you, based on your current abilities, goals, and needs. This is especially helpful if you’re currently on a weight loss journey since being overweight is a major risk factor for knee and hip pain.
4. Physical therapy can uncover the underlying reasons for your pain.
Often the site of pain is the victim. A physical therapist completes a thorough evaluation to find contributing factors, often remote from the painful area, that can cause your pain or problem and addresses those through proper care and education to help reduce the risk of re-injury and enhance the overall effects of your care.
Many of the impairments you and your physical therapist work to correct—including weakness, poor posture, and limited range of motion—may have been caused or worsened by things you’re unknowingly doing. This includes sitting too much, using poor body mechanics, breathing improperly, and having an ineffective ergonomic set-up at work. A physical therapist can educate you about ways to move safer ways that use your energy more efficiently, reduce the risk of re-injury and enhance the overall effects of your care.
5. You’ll experience improved joint health.
When you see a physical therapist for hip or knee pain, there’s a good chance they’ll use joint mobilizations or manipulations to help promote healing and attract circulation to the inner joint surfaces. These techniques have also been shown to reduce pain and improve joint alignment…and they feel good, too!
Why choose Rose City Physical Therapy?
The mission of our physical therapy clinic is to use compassion, encouragement, and motivation in the treatment of our patients and clients. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding and personalized treatment as movement and rehabilitation physical therapists through exceedingly high customer service. Our Mission is a Patient Focused Experience. We strive to positively impact people’s lives and improve their quality of life.
During your first appointment with your therapist, they will do a thorough evaluation of your physical condition. If you’re feeling pain, your symptoms will be taken into account. If there are things you cannot do because they cause you discomfort, tell your therapist so that they can make note in your treatment plan. Your therapy will be centered around helping you get back to doing the things you love without pain. Targeted exercises and learning safe functional movement will be a huge part of your treatment, and your therapist will work with you to ensure your success and satisfaction.
When you see a therapist at our clinic for an evaluation, it doesn’t matter what your diagnosis ends up being. We’re here for you every step of the way and assure you that a comprehensive treatment plan will be created specifically for your needs. There is nothing we desire more than to see you feeling better, and we’ll stop at nothing to ensure that happens!
Call us today to set up an appointment
Here at our clinic, the ultimate goal is to help you achieve your full potential and maximum functional level in work, sport, and life activities. We understand that no two pain conditions are alike, and no two treatment plans should be either.
Contact Rose City Physical Therapy in Portland, OR to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy. We are conveniently located in the Slabtown neighborhood of Northwest Portland adjacent to the Pearl District. After all, it is National PT Month, so if you’re struggling with a painful condition, there’s no better time than the present to seek help!