Physical Therapy for
Chronic or Acute Musculoskeletal Pain
Frequently people feel aches and pains they expect will eventually resolve without taking any steps to do so. Sometimes they can remember something they did that started the pain, other times they do not know how or exactly when the pain started. It's always best to address pain directly at its onset to minimize the problems associated with compensatory tactics that help avoid pain. Acute or chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body, frequently people allow chronic problems in their back, neck and shoulders to escalate to intolerable levels before seeking help. If you have sudden onset of pain that does not resolve within a few days, its best to get help from your provider of choice.
Physical therapy intervention for musculoskeletal pain could include any number of options, depending on the source of the injury. Modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation could be appropriate, stretching or strengthening muscles to improve balance in opposing muscle groups, soft tissue mobilization or trigger point release, joint mobilizations and pain management techniques all would be appropriate in different injuries. A thorough examination is necessary to determine the cause of pain, and treatment suitable to the injury will be discussed as well as other appropriate treatment options before any intervention is initiated.
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