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Why Surgery Doesn’t Have to Be Your Only Option
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Why Surgery Doesn’t Have to Be Your Only Option
Do you suffer from a painful orthopedic condition such as spinal stenosis or osteoarthritis? Many think surgical intervention is the only way they’ll ever find relief. However, you have another option: physical therapy at Gold Coast Physical Therapy! There’s no denying that surgery is a significant decision–and one that brings with it several risks, including blood clots, infections, and more. That’s why most doctors will encourage you to consider your options before booking a surgeon. For orthopedic concerns, that means looking to physical therapy. In fact, physical therapy is actually a frontline treatment for several musculoskeletal conditions, from arthritis to ligament injuries, meaning you absolutely should try it first! Regular physical therapy treatments can help delay your surgery–and, in some cases, avoid it altogether. If you feel you may be on the path to needing surgery, don’t hesitate to give our team a call. We’ll provide specific information about how our physical therapists can help you avoid or delay surgery.
Conditions That Respond Well to PT People opt for surgery to reduce pain and improve their functionality and mobility. The good news is that physical therapy can do exactly that for several different musculoskeletal conditions, including the following: • Osteoarthritis: People with severe osteoarthritis often resort to total joint replacements to address their symptoms. But if you can begin physical therapy early on, you can slow the condition’s progression. • Partial Ligament Tears: While a full ligament tear typically requires surgical intervention, less severe ligament injuries respond well to physical therapy. • Spinal Stenosis: This condition causes a painful narrowing in the spinal column, but you can manage your pain and mobility restrictions with gentle, targeted exercise. • Degenerative Disc Disease: A common side effect of aging, physical therapy is more beneficial for treating DDD than surgery in most cases. • Herniated Discs: This is another condition that physical therapy can generally resolve more easily than surgery.
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Physical Therapy vs. Surgery: Here’s What We Can Offer
The exact details of your physical therapy treatment will vary based on several factors, including the condition or injury, your current health status, and your overall goals. Our team will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that meets your needs. Generally speaking, we’ll begin with an extensive evaluation to help us get to the root of your discomfort. From there, we’ll pull from several different techniques to help you manage pain, eliminate restrictions in your range of motion, and improve your overall function. At Gold Coast Physical Therapy, our physical therapists tailor treatment plans based on your condition, health status, and goals. Here’s why physical therapy can be a smarter choice: Lower Costs: • Surgery involves hospital stays, anesthesia, and extended rehabilitation costs. • Physical therapy offers effective care at a fraction of the cost. Studies estimate surgery can cost at least twice as much per year compared to physical therapy. Less Downtime: • Surgery requires weeks or months of recovery. • Physical therapy promotes gradual progress without invasive procedures, helping you return to daily life faster. Decreased Risks: • Surgery comes with risks like blood clots, infections, and reliance on pain medications. • Physical therapy provides non-invasive, drug-free pain relief with minimal risks.
Improved Long-Term Outcomes: • Early physical therapy strengthens muscles, improves mobility, and supports joint health, leading to better long-term results. Why Physical Therapy Saves You More Than Time Beyond health benefits, physical therapy significantly reduces overall expenses. Here’s how: • Fewer Complications: No surgical risks mean fewer unexpected costs. • Shorter Recovery Periods: Time off work is reduced, lowering indirect expenses. • No Need for Post-Surgical Therapy: Since physical therapy is part of your primary care plan, you won’t need additional rehabilitation. Stay Active for Better Results Starting physical therapy early provides the best chance to avoid surgery. Our team will develop an exercise plan tailored to your lifestyle, helping you stay active and healthy. Consistent movement is essential, especially for degenerative conditions. If surgery becomes necessary later, your body will already be stronger, leading to a faster recovery. If you have a painful musculoskeletal condition, don’t resort to surgery – visit Gold Coast Physical Therapy first to find out if physical therapy might be a better solution for you. Call us today to get started! Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2705186•https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/27385156/•https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6252248/ • https://www. themediterraneandish.com/skillet-vegan-spanakopita/#wprm-recipe-container-100672
Vegan Recipe of The Month: Vegan Spanakopita
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach, defrosted and excess water squeezed out • 1 large onion chopped • 4 cloves garlic minced • 1 pound frozen phyllo dough, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
Ingredients: • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans or 3 cups cooked white beans • 1/4 cup hummus • Extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons green olive brine • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast • 2 teaspoons dried dill • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions: Get ready. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the white beans, hummus, 2 tablespoons olive oil, olive brine, nutritional yeast, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher until it’s a coarse blend of fully mashed and pieces of white beans. Add the spinach and stir to combine. Sauté the onion. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium heat. Saute the onion until beginning to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about one minute more. Remove from heat. Add the filling to the skillet and stir to incorporate the onion and garlic. Add the phyllo topping. Brush a sheet of phyllo dough with olive oil. Working over the skillet, scrunch up the phyllo sheet like you’re crumpling a piece of paper. Repeat with 5 to 7 more sheets of phyllo, until the skillet is covered with phyllo bunches. Bake. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes to allow the mixture to set before serving.
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You Had Surgery–But You’re Still Struggling with Pain! Many people mistakenly believe that surgery is a cure-all: that once they work through their rehabilitation, they’ll be back to their old selves. While this is true sometimes, other times, people find that they’re still struggling with pain or limited mobility after a surgical procedure. If this has been your experience, then know that physical therapy may be the tool you need to find lasting relief. Just as the team at Gold Coast Physical Therapy can help people avoid or delay surgery, we can also ensure your surgery provides you with a successful outcome. What can we do? • Manual therapy helps with pain and range of motion restrictions. These hands-on techniques can gradually help restore your mobility over time. • Mobility exercises take things a step further in terms of restoring your range of motion. • Strengthening exercises will help build muscular strength and endurance to provide support and stability to the affected joint. • Functional training will help you relearn movements you thought you’d lost. We can also help improve gait or balance and help you perform day-to-day activities like going up or down stairs more easily. If you’re still struggling with pain and mobility after an orthopedic surgery, call us to schedule an appointment. We’ll work together to find a plan that suits your needs and goals!
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