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PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU POSTPONE SURGERY OR AVOID SURGERY ALTOGETHER
Whether you have an acute injury, a chronic condition, or balance problems, seeing a physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today at: Bradenton-Central Clinic: (941) 749-1734 Ellenton Clinic: (941) 721-1854 was suffering from Spinal Stenosis when he took a harsh fall, fracturing his shoulder. Anti-inflammatory medications weren’t an option for him, due to an additional intestinal disease, and during his physical evaluation by a pain management specialist, it was found that he was also suffering from Degenerative Disc Disease. Due to all his health concerns, Roberto was apprehensive about receiving major surgery, so his pain management specialist referred him to Physical Therapy. Roberto still attends his physical therapy sessions twice a week, and he has reported radical improvement in his back and shoulder pain: “My Physical Therapist, who really listens and cares, has enabled me to avoid back surgery and to stop using pain medications. Instead of using medications, I have my mobility!” We’re here to help: At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers we strive to make sure that every patient has a similar experience to that of Roberto’s. Our Physical Therapists are trained professionals who are driven and ambitious about helping their patients achieve the highest levels of comfort and success. Our goal is to help you avoid surgery and harmful drugs as much as possible. We do this by providing an extensive evaluation process to clearly diagnose the root of your problem, and basing a specialized treatment plan around that diagnosis. Every patient is different, so every plan should be different, too. Our physical therapists will be there with you every step of the way during your journey toward recovery, encouraging you and supporting every achievement you make. If you have a painful condition, don’t resort straight to surgery – come see us for a consultation first, and let us discuss how we can help you. Sources: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1301408 https://www.moveforwardpt.com/benefits/default.aspx https://www.moveforwardpt.com/WhyTherapy/Detail/physical-therapy-helps-man-avoid-surgery-maintain-
Does the thought of undergoing surgerymake you feel queasy? Would you prefer to stay out of surgery in these uncertain times? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a “fear of the knife,” so to speak. While no one wants to have surgery, it sometimes is a necessary part
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of keeping you mobile and healthy. However, it doesn’t always have to be. If you feel as if you may be on the path to needing surgery, but you’d like to discuss alternative options, then don’t hesitate to give our team a call. How can I avoid surgery? There are numerous benefits to forgoing surgery and sticking with physical therapy. – Firstly, you’ll avoid the extensive recovery time that follows surgery, as many times, patients will need post-surgical rehabilitation. Secondly, you’ll save an incredible amount of money. Physical Therapy is far cheaper than surgery! Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Physical Therapy is not invasive. Physical Therapy doesn’t involve any risks of complications or need for painkillers. It’s not painful, it’s not dangerous, and it’s a natural remedy for your pain! Why go through both if one can do the trick? It has been proven that physical therapy can be just as effective, if not more so, than surgery. For some specific conditions, patients who received physical therapy alone were seen to have achieved the same results as those who received surgery in tandem with physical therapy. Some of these conditions are:
• Meniscal Tears • Rotator Cuff Tears • Osteoarthritis
• Spinal Stenosis • Degenerative Disc Disease • And More!
It is true that surgery is unavoidable in some patients if the condition is severe enough. However, there are several studies that prove physical therapy is successful in the treatment of pain to the point where, in many cases, surgery is unnecessary. A success story: The proof of the power of Physical Therapy shows itself daily in our clinics! One inspiring success story came from a 49-year-old man named Roberto. Roberto
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