Taking medications for aches and pains isn't uncommon, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely safe. They can damage your body over time. Fortunately, medications aren't the only answer for the discomfort of sports injuries, low back pain, and knee pain.
At Integrated Body and Medicine in Hammond, Indiana, our team provides physical medicine and rehabilitation for various conditions. We specialize in noninvasive and holistic practices, including physical therapy, to improve health and wellness.
Physical therapy is a noninvasive treatment that focuses on rehabilitation through exercise, manual therapies, and stretching. It relieves pain after an injury, surgery, or when you’re living with a chronic health condition like arthritis.
A physical therapist evaluates your needs, develops a plan to improve mobility and function, and reduces pain over several weeks to months.
The provider uses various techniques to address specific concerns at a PT appointment. We often utilize therapies like stretching, manual tissue manipulation, and heat to reduce pain and improve function.
Other therapies include strength training, TENS therapy, and coordination exercises. The goal of PT is to reduce pain and improve overall mobility
Physical therapy is an excellent option for reducing oral medication use. It utilizes treatment tactics to improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation, all of which contribute to decreased pain.
PT is effective for both acute and chronic pain. The goal is to utilize exercises that target an injury or chronic issue to improve overall function and reduce discomfort. Manual therapies like stretching or fascia release also improve pain at the source.
Many people who undergo physical therapy can cut back on pain medications after only a few sessions.
You can benefit from physical therapy after an injury or surgery or when living with a chronic health condition. The advantages of physical therapy stretch far beyond reducing medication dependence and include:
Physical therapy's primary goal is to improve mobility. It can benefit people who've suffered an injury, had surgery, or are recovering from a stroke.
We utilize active and passive stretching, targeted exercises, and manual therapies to improve muscle strength and flexibility and enhance range of motion and overall mobility.
Doing what you used to can be challenging after an injury or surgery. Physical therapy addresses each patient's needs to increase functionality in the area of concern.
Balance is difficult for everyone, especially if you’re living with certain conditions or an injury. PT utilizes specific exercises focusing on coordination and strength to keep you on your feet regardless of your age.
Physical therapy doesn't just address the problem area. It increases strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination to prevent injuries and falls. It's a comprehensive therapy that addresses injuries and prevents them from recurring.
Getting back to physical activity after a sports injury is tough, but physical therapy can help. Sports rehabilitation is integral to physical therapy, allowing athletes to recover correctly, build strength, and improve function after surgery or an injury.
We also use physical therapy to address chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. The goal is to improve mobility and circulation and reduce inflammation to improve quality of life and overall function.
To schedule a physical therapy appointment with our team, call our office in the greater Highland and Hammond, Indiana, area today or use our handy scheduling tool to request an appointment.
