Managing Pain is Key for Better Health
August 5, 2016 | Dr. Eva Norman
In continuing with healthy alternative solutions in dealing with managing chronic pain, physical therapy (PT) is a great pathway to manage your pain. It is a safe and proven way to effectively treat chronic pain. In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has begun their national campaign “#Choose PT Move Forward campaign” to bring awareness to the opioid epidemic throughout America.1 Check out the APTA web page for more information.
What you should know regarding pain:2
- Anxiety and depression affects pain levels
- We experience pain on an individual basis
- Pain education can help reduce care needs
- Pain exists when the brain determines that it does
- Your social environment can influence pain
Physical therapists are experts in movement and movement is key to staying physically active and healthy. Physical therapists use evidence-based techniques to help individuals improve mobility, strength, balance and to relieve pain. PT can help you stay independent and help prevent falls to give you a better quality of life.
Try physical therapy first before using prescription pain medications and even before considering certain types of surgery! PT is an effective low cost option in regards to managing many types of pain such as knee, hip and lower back pain. Consult with a physical therapist today to learn more about getting relief from your pain.
At Live your LifeTM we provide a wide range of services to help keep individuals safe in their home. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, personal training, acupuncture, massage therapy, health coaching along with dietary services.
Start living pain free today,
Dr. Eva Norman
President & Founder
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Live Your Life TM
Bringing Physical Therapy & Wellness to You!
References
1APTA Launches #ChoosePT Campaign to Battle Opioid Epidemic. http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2016/6/7/ChoosePTCampaignLaunch/ Accessed on August 02, 2016.
2 Nine Things That You Should Know About Pain. http://www.moveforwardpt.com/resources/detail/9-things-you-should-know-about-pain. Accessed on August 02, 2016.