Physical Therapy Newsletter: Determining The Origins of Your Pain by Heart of Texas Physical Therapy
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Determining the Origins of Your PAIN WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU FIND THE RELIEF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!
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Have you been struggling with pain and aren’t even sure how it started? Have you gotten advice that doesn’t seem to help your pain? Physical therapists are trained in identifying and treating the source of your pain, allowing you to shift away from using pain medication to treat the symptoms. DETERMINING THE ORIGINS OF YOUR PAIN WORKING WITH A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU FIND THE RELIEF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!
back starts hurting when you lift something heavy. But there are other situations in which pain develops, and the cause of the pain is unclear. No matter what the scenario is, your physical therapist can help you. When you meet with a physical therapist to determine where your pain may be coming from, the first thing you’ll do is have a conversation about it. Your therapist will likely want to know: • How long you’ve been experiencing your symptoms • Where it developed and where is it currently • What makes your pain better and what makes it worse • Consider whether or not your pain only happens at particular times of the day or year These distinctions can help shed some light on what may be causing your discomfort and direct the type of intervention you will
Different types of pain can tell you about your body and overall health. Sometimes, pain in your arm or your leg may have little or nothing to do with an actual issue in your arm or leg. Physical therapists are specialists in identifying the causes of pain. A physical therapist knows how the body’s systems work. This understanding makes it possible to identify the potential causes of pain, even if the pain is manifesting itself in an unusual or seemingly inexplicable way. Whether you are suffering from pain in your head, back, neck, or anywhere else in your body, working with a physical therapist can help you find the relief you are looking for. Understanding Your Pain Sometimes pain develops at the exact moment you are doing something, and you can quickly identify the cause. A new pair of shoes may cause pain in your feet while walking, or your
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DETERMINING THE ORIGINS OF YOUR PAIN
Continued from previous page. need to resolve your problem. Our physical therapist will interpret what you tell them into what the body is trying to say to you! Regardless of where your pain is, how long you’ve been dealing with it, or how intense the pain feels, the intelligent thing to do when pain develops is to speak with a physical therapist. Working with a physical therapist can help you finally get a step ahead of your pain, finding treatment options that are designed to provide you with long-term relief instead of temporary relief from medication.
Our goals include: • Reduce pain quickly through targeted movements/stretches • Strengthening exercises to address weak muscles contributing to your pain • Return to normal functioning in daily activities • Education on how to avoid recurring pain (avoid painful postures and movements) We Focus On Doing What Helps You Feel Better and Move Better! Our physical therapists use a systematic approach to pain. They will provide you with targeted exercises and techniques that promote your independence in taking care of your pain now and in the future. Call Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today for a comprehensive assessment and learn what steps you can take to alleviate your pain and prevent further episodes!
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How Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Relief Identifying the root cause of your pain can be difficult, which makes it challenging to treat. Your therapists will determine and categorize your condition through a series of targeted questions, mobility tests, strength tests, and movement screens. This comprehensive assessment allows the therapist to establish what the likely source of your pain is and exactly how to resolve it. Every sensation you experience is associated with different types of problems, so describing your experience of pain may help determine the best treatment methods for your body’s needs. Our therapists will focus on providing the most effective strategy for relief. This systematic approach allows the therapist also to outline your path to recovery in a predictable way. The main emphasis of physical therapy is education about the likely source of your pain and instruction on effective techniques for relief.
BELLOWS BREATH Strive for no more than 15 seconds or so on your first try, working up to a minute. Each time you practice this breath, you can increase your time little by little. 1. Sit up tall with your back straight and relax your shoulders. 2. Begin inhaling and exhaling rapidly through your nose.
Keep your mouth closed but relaxed. The in and out breaths should be equal in duration, but as short and quick as possible. The bellows breath is a noisy breathing exercise. 3. Try for three complete breath cycles per second. As you breathe, you will notice a quick movement of the diaphragm, like a bellows.
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