Physical therapy is for anyone at any age. It typically includes stretching, exercising, massage, and additional treatments that relieve pain and restore range of motion. Therapy helps people recover after an illness, injury, or any other issue requiring bodily rehabilitation. Here are common signs indicating it’s time to work with a physical therapist and take back your life.

4 Reasons To Consider Physical Therapy

1. Recurring Pain

Both sharp and dull pain lasting more than a week can indicate a deeper musculoskeletal or nerve problem. Whether the pain is from an old injury that never fully healed, a lack of exercise, illness, or any other problem that makes daily tasks a challenge, talk to a physical therapist. The therapist will look at your biomechanics, or how your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones move, to determine the right treatment course.

2. Sudden Injury

Any injury can call for physical therapy, including sudden injuries from car accidents and playing sports. For example, if your whiplash-related neck pain from a car accident doesn’t heal after several weeks, you can benefit from physical therapy. The therapist will treat the existing issue and look for other causes of pain, such as poor posture.

3. Recent Stroke

Strokes and other paralysis-based problems leave body parts weak and can cause balance and coordination issues. Physical therapy strengthens weak muscles to restore balance. Aerobic exercises improve endurance, increase energy, lower blood pressure, and help you manage weight. Hypertension and weight gain are both risk factors for stroke.

4. Disinterest In Medication Or Surgery

In certain cases, physical therapy can help when medication is unwanted or no longer provides pain relief. Working with a physical therapist can also eliminate the need for expensive surgery and long recovery times. 

If physical therapy is right for you, discuss your goals with StayFIT Physical Therapy, LLC in Aiea and Kapolei, HI. These two convenient locations provide services such as sports medicine, massage therapy, neuropathy, and more. Call (808) 487-0487 today to schedule a consultation or learn more about services online. Get additional wellness tips on Facebook.