but is often overlooked as a significant reason for the pain. Sometimes, the swelling is noticeable, like after an acute injury, but the swelling caused by chronic conditions is often more subtle and frequently overlooked. The first step towards a successful outcome is to start with pain relief strategies and swelling control. When people attempt to ignore and push through pain and swelling, often the result is a delayed recovery. Fortunately, physical therapists have strategies and modalities such as manual therapy techniques, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and laser therapy to assist us in alleviating pain and swelling to boost the speed of your recovery! Prioritizing swelling control and pain management can help your ability to tolerate more activity and speed up the healing process.
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