Don’t Let Yourself Live in Pain Any Longer! An In-Home Physical Therapist Could Help.
Say goodbye to aches and pains for good.
Physical therapy has been shown to be the best possible recovery option for many people, whether they have just started waking up with generalized aches and pains or have been suffering from chronic pain for a long time.
A sedentary lifestyle, a lack of exercise, inadequate diet, or an accident are all factors that can cause aches and pains. The bad news is that the discomfort is unlikely to go away on its own.
The good news is that our in-home physical therapist will get you back on track and help you get rid of those aches and pains, all while you relax in your own home!
Are you living with chronic pain?
Your physical therapist will work with you to teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid aches and pains. This can include everything from home workouts and stretches to tips on keeping hydrated and eating better.
The goal is to bring you to a point where you are able to stay safe without needing to go to physical therapy on a regular basis. All of this will aid in the alleviation of your aches and pains.
Common causes of pain
If you suffer from generalized aches and pains when you wake up in the morning, here is what your physical therapist will tell you:
Our bodies build up inflammation in the tissues throughout the day. This can be extremely subtle and you may not notice it, even by the end of the day.
But when we lie down and go to sleep, the inflammation can thicken and settle into your muscles. This in turn immobilizes your joints and can lead to aches and pains when you wake up. That same process repeats, day after day.
Eventually, chronic pain can set in if you do not make any lifestyle changes to correct the problem. This is why it is a great idea to contact our office for a consultation, before the pain leads to more serious health problems.
How physical therapy can help?
Physical therapy has a wide range of tactics and techniques that can be deployed to help with pain management. Here are just a few:
- Cold laser therapy to release endorphins
- Movement therapy and exercise
- Joint and bone manipulation
- Tissue massage
- Manual therapy
- Microcurrent stimulation to release serotonin
Your in-home physical therapist has a wide range of methods and approaches to choose from in each of these categories. It all depends on your physical state, the cause of your aches and pains, and the treatment strategies that are most likely to work.
How can a PT diagnose my pain?
A talk about your symptoms and medical background, as well as some basic assessments, will be part of your first meeting with an in-home physical therapist. Be ready to answer questions about previous injuries that could be causing the current aches and pains. It will also address your diet, workout schedule, and everyday activities. This will help the therapist figure out what could be causing your aches and pains..
You will then be given a series of tests, based on your description of your symptoms. These will involve posture and range of motion exercises, and possibly some strength and resistance tests. When your therapist knows where you are experiencing aches and pains and has determined the likely causes, your personalized physical therapy treatment plan will be drawn up.
Noticing aches and pains in the morning?
The culprit could be your mattress.
According to Spine Health, “Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain. Lack of support from a mattress reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which contribute to low back pain.
Sleep comfort is also sacrificed if a mattress does not match one’s individual preferences. A mattress that provides both comfort and back support helps reduce low back pain, allowing the structures in the spine to really rest and rejuvenate during the night.”
While the Better Sleep Council recommends replacing your mattress every 7 to 10 years, the way you feel in the morning is a better indicator that it’s time to replace your sleep surface.
It might be time to replace your mattress if it was once comfortable but is now the source of your aches and pains. Physical adjustments such as accidents, surgery, and weight gain or loss may alter the body’s sleeping location, necessitating a more rapid mattress shift.
Find relief today
If aches and pains are starting to lower your quality of life, it’s time to take that first positive step by calling our office.
Contact us today to schedule your first appointment with a trained and licensed in-home physical therapist!