Why You Should Listen To Your Physical Therapist

It is estimated that roughly nine million Americans each year will come under the care of a physical therapist. Some of the most common reasons for physical therapy include back pain, muscle and joint pain, sports injuries, bone density issues and more. Sadly, it is also estimated that somewhere around 116 million people are dealing with chronic pain in their daily lives, which means that physical therapy could be beneficial to a lot more people than are presently seeking the help of a physical therapist. The team at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine wants you to know why physical therapy could help you and why you should listen to your physical therapist once you start treatment.

For starters, physical therapy specialists have spent years and years training and studying to become the knowledgeable professionals they are. Our physical therapy team at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine takes your health seriously. We specialize in treating injuries and conditions that affect your bones, joints and muscles, and our mission is to improve your health and heal your body in the best ways we know how. We employ athletic trainers as well and are capable of helping improve sports performance as well as regular physical therapy and healing. You are in safe hands.

Secondly, by putting off physical therapy or by not taking the advice of your physical therapist, you are more likely to do more damage to your body in the short term and the long term. Our bodies were not meant to be in pain. There is a real chance that with the help of physical therapy, you could see your pain decrease dramatically or disappear all together. Some people are nervous to seek out the help of a physical therapist because they believe that the therapy itself will be painful. Our specialists at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are very good at what they do. Healing does not have to be painful, but healing is far less likely to happen if you do not seek out the help of a physical therapist.

Lastly, but most importantly, by proactively seeking out ways to rid your body of physical pain now, you are improving your chances for a longer, healthier life. Ignoring your chronic pain will not improve your quality of life, but it is possible that by taking the advice of your physical therapist, you can keep your muscles, joints, bones, heart and brain strong for far longer in life, which means you can maintain your independence for longer, and ward off age-related health issues like osteoporosis, dementia, and even bladder leakage. Also, by choosing physical therapy, you are less likely to become dependent on medication for pain relief.

Are you in chronic pain and in need of a physical therapist you can trust? Give us a call at Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine today!

The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE, and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.