WHY DO YOUR MUSCLES ACHE?
After a career as the Recreation Director and Public Works Director in Rockdale County, GA, David is now a resident of Cumming Ga. David enjoys playing golf, working in his yard, traveling, and spending time with his eight grand kids. David first came to Johns Creek Physical Therapy in May of 2017 after attending one of our seminars for knee pain. He was expecting to have right knee replacement in the fall and the seminar was geared toward knee replacement surgery. As a result of the therapy David received his knee pain was completely relieved and he gained some much needed range of motion in his knee. He felt so much better that he actually Muscle pain is one of the most common forms of pain. It frequently develops as a result of injury or overuse and can develop almost anywhere in the body. It is most common in the arms, shoulders, legs, and back and neck. Sometimes, muscle pain will come and go, developing and then quickly subsiding before becoming a long-term issue. But this is not always the case. A sprain or strain of a ligament, which are the fibrous tissues that connect bones and joints, can cause long-term pain if correct healing does not occur. The most common issues of muscle pain are related to injuries, especially: • Neck and back injury • Shoulder injury • Sprain or strain injury • Stress from overuse or tension In some situations, muscle pain can also be caused by: • Certain medication usage • Fibromyalgia • Autoimmune disease • Other chronic concerns
In situations like these your pain may need to be addressed by a medical professional. Physical therapists are able to address the underlying cause of pain in many chronic conditions, such as in the cases of certain autoimmune diseases and fibromyalgia.
Most aches and pains are temporary and generally last 1-3 days. However, once muscle pain begins to go past 3 days without changing, or you feel the same aches and pains repeatedly, it’s time to give us a call as there may be an underlying problem such as muscle imbalance, or stiff tissues and joints. Call us today to learn more how we can bring you back to an active life! PATIENT OF THE MONTH: DAVID SMITH
cancelled his surgery! “I went to therapy after my previous knee surgery as well as for other problems I’ve had in the past. Johns Creek PT has the best Physical Therapy I’ve ever experienced! Thanks Marc and Staff!”
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