Did you know that no prescription is necessary (anymore) to see a physical therapist? It’s true, you can come directly to a physical therapist (PT) to address any muscle or joint complaint or concern. No longer must you first wait to see your PCP and then maybe see an orthopedic before finally getting to the best person to address your muscle or joint ache or pain. Shave weeks off your waiting time by seeing a PT first. Not only that but earlier treatment tends to lead to better and faster results.

Physical therapists are THE muscle and joint experts. Their focus is maximizing strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and overall function of the individual. They develop plans specific to the needs and goals of the individual seeking care. Where else can you get that level of specificity?

People tend to think about visiting a physical therapist after a major injury or surgery. But ANYTIME a person has a muscle or joint ache or pain they should think of seeking help from a physical therapist. Additionally, you can see a PT to prevent future issues (preventative maintenance or annual muscle/joint exam), prevent falls (maintain your independence), or even get your vertigo treated.

Physical therapists have been an under-utilized specialist in the healthcare industry for years. But now that no prescription is necessary the trend is slowly changing. People are now more quickly seeking out help for their muscle/joint issues. And as result, fewer are undergoing unnecessary and expensive imaging as well as less likely to receive an injection or be scared into thoughts of surgery.

So next time you develop or sustain as sprain or strain, tweak your knee, neck, or back – think of seeing a physical therapist first. Again, no prescription is necessary, so why wait.

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