When to see a Health Professional
Joe Grant, PT, ATC, EdM
We all get mild to moderate aches and pains now and then. Life is tough. Too much work around the house and your back is achy. An unexpected slip on the ice and you bang your shoulder. Yet, not every injury or pain is a reason to rush to the health professional's office. The human body is amazing. It is designed and capable of recovering from many injuries under the right conditions and time.
However, if your symptoms linger without improvement for more than 2-4 weeks then it is time to see a professional. Proper evaluation will make sure that there is nothing more serious going on. Physical therapy can help restore normal range of motion, increase blood flow and strenghthen the tissues involved. Early evaluation and treatment limits the atrophy, restoring strength and motion. Proper intervention will also limit the development of unwanted compensations.
At Back To Action Physical Therapy we evaluate and treat aches and pains in your body from the bumps and bruises of life and playing too hard. If you are not recovering from an injury as fast as you want or expect, please give us a call to schedule an evaluation with one of our professionals.
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