People often wonder what a Physical Therapist (PT) does and how they might benefit from seeing one. This is an excellent question and will outline the top 10 reasons here.

1. To address a specific muscle or joint ache or pain. PTs are muscle and joint experts who seek to guide a person in pain back to an active lifestyle.
2. Before surgery. Before surgery you might ask??? YES. It is often recommended to seek care before a muscle or joint procedure to help the body to get in the best possible shape beforehand. The stronger and more motion a person has beforehand, all the better for recovery afterward.
3. After surgery. This one is a no-brainer here. People easily associate rehab/therapy after a surgical procedure.
4. Following a motor vehicle accident. The human body (spine in particular) does not like to be jolted around and an accident certainly qualifies. Having neck or back pain following is quite common and a great reason to see a PT. It is far too common for people to struggles months or years later with pain by ignoring rehab immediately after. So save yourself pain later and get PT right away following an accident.
5. After suffering a neurological injury or event. This could be a stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and many others. There are many highly skilled professionals that love helping these folks get back to as normal or a life as possible.
6. Balance problems? A PT can help tune-up the balance system to prevent falls. Falls are a major cause of disability in aging adults. Don’t let that be you or a loved one.
7. Dizzy? A PT can help with that believe it or not
8. During/after pregnancy. There is much a PT can do to assist here. From managing back pain during pregnancy to helping the body rebound afterwards. This really should be standard of care.
9. You are starting to notice difficulty with some daily activities. Tasks that were once easy say 10 years ago are now becoming a bit more challenging. Take action quickly or run the risk of developing more issues later down the road.
10. Looking to prevent issues down the road. There is no need to wait until you are in pain or have problems to seek help from a PT. You likely visit the dentist 2x/yr for routine check-ups. Why not do the same with your muscle and joint system. A yearly assessment and tune-up is highly recommended.

And there is the top 10 list in no real particular order. A PT can help with all this and so much more. Have an issue or question and not sure if PT is right for you? Then click the link HERE for a complimentary consultation.