Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain Management

PHOTO ABOVE: Dr. Lyn Montero administering electrical stimulation and a cold pack to relieve his shoulder pain.

All of us have experienced pain and discomfort in the muscles and joints at some point, especially with age. In most cases, the use of over the counter medications, hot/cold packs and rest help resolve the problem.

Muscle and joint pain can be extremely troublesome to say the least. Some cases begin with mild discomfort but can become so severe that simple things like sitting, standing and walking become extremely painful, limiting day to day activities. Although physical therapy can improve any condition involving muscle and joint pain, certain conditions make ongoing ongoing physical therapy a necessity. These include: - Osteoarthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain - Fibromyalgia

Step by Step Improvement

For people suffering from chronic pain and discomfort, physical therapy improves quality of life. Physical therapists design treatment plans to increase range of motion, flexibility and strength, while reducing pain in the muscles and joints.

Relieving pain in the muscles and joints is the primary goal. A carefully designed exercise program helps improve blood flow to the affected areas.

The first thing a physical therapist will do is help you understand your limits, so you don't hurt yourself by doing too much too soon. Physical therapists use a variety of procedures and modalities to relieve chronic pain in the muscles and the joints. This also helps patients safely increase strength and mobility while reducing pain. Procedures include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. Modalities include electrical stimulation, ultrasound and hot / cold therapy. The therapist will use his / her clinical judgement to identify, design and implement the right protocol based on the needs of the patient.

A Scientific, Proven Solution

Physical therapy is a proven solution to chronic muscle and joint problems. This condition can affect individuals of all ages, and has the potential to impact every aspect of life. Patients require emotional support in addition to the physical support provided, since the condition can become severely limiting in nature. Patients may experience anxiety, depression, and potential disability as the condition advances.

The good news- we are here to help you and teach you how to manage these conditions. Physical therapists dedicate their lives to helping individuals get better, stronger and to live life without pain. We want you to experience the full benefits of strength and mobility. We strive to achieve life changing improvements in all our clients. Nothing makes us happier. We want to see that smile on your face when you walk out of our clinic. It's why we do what we do!

Physical therapy can empower patients with chronic joint/muscle pain and improve the quality of life. Let us show you what we can do for you. To get started, call us today to discover how we can help you deal with chronic joint and muscle pain.