Pain Management Therapy
Catonsville and Owings Mills Pain Management Therapy
Many people who suffer from chronic, debilitating pain do not realize that physical therapy is one of the safest, most effect alternatives to opioids. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends physical therapy for management of most non-cancer based pain. Opioids and other pain medications simply mask the pain. Physical therapy works to resolve the source of the pain.
According to the CDC, physical therapy can be used in place of opioid medications when:
- Risk of opioid addiction is high
- Pain is from lower back, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia
- Patient wants to do more than mask their pain
- Patient/Doctor want to minimize the dosage of opioids used (combine PT with opioids)
- Pain is chronic (lasts more than 90 days)
How Physical Therapy Works for Pain Management
Our goal is to treat your pain through hands-on exercise and movement. We will educate and guide you in therapies which can reduce or resolve your pain. Your therapy may include any of the following:
- Heat and Ice (to control inflammation)
- Low Impact Aerobic Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Massage Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Stretching and Pain Relief Exercises
- Manual Therapies
- Education
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Specialized Care for Your Physical Therapy Needs
At Lee Miller Rehab, we are your strongest proponents for rehabilitation. We believe that being well-informed about your specific health situation is the first step in your recovery. We will educate you on the specific aspects of physical therapy that will provide you with the best outcome. We will work closely with you and monitor your progress, making adjustments along the way that will speed your healing.
If you have any questions or are would like to request an appointment, please fill out the form, and a member of our team will follow up with you ASAP.