Physical therapy is a real solution for pain. Whether a patient is suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis, athletic injuries, sprains, etc, a physical therapist can create a regimen that in most cases stops the pain, but lowers the chance of reoccurrence in the future. Education is key not only for educating patients on the help that physical therapists can provide, but also teaching referring doctors the positive benefits physical therapy can provide their patients.

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2. I read a great article today about the benefits of seeking out physical
therapy over medication. (See Prescription vs. Practice) It detailed the
benefits of physical therapy (no unpleasant side effects and safest long-
term option).

3. This article is so important for
potential physical therapy
clients who are suffering from
chronic pain.
Most of the time, our Physical
Therapy Instead of Medication
for Chronic Pain patients want
the quickest solution: to have
their pain cease.

4. They know that if they take medication, they will most likely have
relief almost immediately. The problem with this type of mindset
is it masks the problem (the pain) while offering no real solution
for eradicating it or in severe cases, long-term management.

5. Physical therapy is a real
solution for pain. Whether a
patient is suffering from
fibromyalgia, arthritis, athletic
injuries, sprains, etc, a physical
therapist can create a regimen
that in most cases stops the
pain, but lowers the chance of
reoccurrence in the future.

6. Education is key not only for educating patients on the help
that physical therapists can provide, but also teaching referring
doctors the positive benefits physical therapy can provide their
patients.

7. It’s important that patients
understand that there are
ways a physical therapist can
help with their immediate
pain, but also long-term work
that can be used to help them
lead a healthy life in the
future.

8. 5 PHYSICAL THERAPY
TREATMENT OPTIONS
FOR PAIN

9. 1. Cold CompressionTherapy:
This modality is useful for immediate pain relief for a number of patient
problems:frommultiple sclerosisto athletic sprains.
The therapeutic cold temporarily numbs the nerve cells that signal the
sensation of pain, while the active cold compression helps reduce
swelling.

10. 2. ParaffinWax Theraphy:
Paraffin therapy is another great modality for immediate pain relief.
Heat increases blood flow and temporarily decreases joint stiffness and
pain. This is another versatile modality which can help patients suffering
from fibromyalgia, carpaltunnel, arthritisandathletic injuries.

11. 3. KinesioTape:
Kinesio tape is a modality that helps in pain relief, swelling reduction
and improvement in lymph function. But another great benefit of using
Kinesio tape is it can help patient’s maintain the proper posture in
order to promotehealthy muscle memoryandposture training.

12. 4. Ultrasound/TENS:
Used together or separately, ultrasound and TENS can be used for
effectivetreatmentof pain. A combination unit is good for treating:
A combination Ultrasound/TENS unit is useful in treating chronic
conditions like Fibromyalgia, deep tissue problems like Sciatica, and
more superficialinjurieslike tendonitis.

13. 5. TherapeuticExercise:
Therapeutic exercise is a key part of managing pain and lowering the
risk of reoccurrence. Used to strengthen or increase flexibility,
therapeutic exercise will help patients learn to use their bodies in
healthywaysthat willhelp themavoid pain in the future.

14. When we sustain an injury or have an issue that causes chronic pain, it is
temptingto reach for the solution thatwillstop the pain fast.
I’m not saying don’t take oral medication, what I’m saying is patients
should take the medication, then seek the help of a qualified physical
therapist to help them not only decrease the pain, but get a long-term
solution for eliminating pain or avoiding futureinjuryin the future.