Health Blog Category: Physiotherapy
Improve Your Surgical Outcomes With Physiotherapy – Before and After
Are you preparing to have surgery?
If this is the case, you should consider physiotherapy prior to surgery. Physiotherapy prior to surgery, as well as after surgery, aids in a quick recovery.
After the operation, physiotherapy can help promote a quick and complete recovery. If you are planning a surgical procedure, please contact us to learn more about how physiotherapy can help you with both preparation and recovery.
Contact Physiomed Vancouve today to find out how our physiotherapists can help you before and after surgery.
Read full blogAvoid the Dangers of Opioids – Instead Choose Physiotherapy
Do you use opioids to relieve pain? You’re not alone, though. Every year, over 200 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication are written in the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has even issued guidelines on the subject, recommending safe non-drug alternatives like physiotherapy.
According to a recent study published in Health Services Research, people who saw a physiotherapist prior to other treatments were 89 percent less likely to require an opioid prescription.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Can Help You Stop Using Opioids for Good.
If you’ve been suffering from severe pain for a long time and have found little to no relief from over-the-counter pain relievers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control the pain.
However, as tempting as it may be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you are better off declining the offer. Opioid medications can cause significant problems in your life while not addressing the source of your pain.
As a result, the CDC advises patients to seek pain relief through physiotherapy instead.
Read full blogTired of Medications? Find Relief with Physical Therapy
Pain can put some extreme limits on your life. While medication can provide temporary relief, it doesn’t actually solve the problem of your pain; rather, it merely masks the symptoms. If you have been living with acute or chronic pain and you’re looking for a natural way to successfully treat your symptoms, contact our office at Physiomed Vancouver.
A natural alternative to medication:
For many people, even the thought of exercising can make them cringe due to the pain they are feeling.
Read full blogIs Your Posture Causing Your Back Pain? Get Relief With Physical Therapy
According to a longitudinal study, approximately 3% of all emergency room visits tend to be the result of back pain or injury. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.
It is common for back pain to develop as a result of poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction.
Read full blogPersistent Back Pain Bothering You? Check with a PT to See if it’s a Herniated Disc
Do You Know if Your Back Pain is From a Herniated Disc?
Do you seem to have trouble performing even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain?
Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for?
Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent accident?
You may be struggling with a condition known as a herniated disc.
Read full blog5 Conditions Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Discover Effective Shoulder Pain Relief Today
Frequent appointments with a physiotherapist are suitable for people of all ages!
Physiotherapy is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment choice intended to improve movement and alleviate pain arising from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions and more.
Usually patients undergo physiotherapy to help relieve symptoms of chronic pain and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physiotherapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic pain.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Can Put An End To Living In Pain
Finally Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For
Have you suffered from sports injuries or a traffic accident recently? If you have, chances are you’re still struggling with the consequences.
It’s time for a shift if you are dealing with acute or chronic pain and have yet to find relief.
To learn more about how our certified physiotherapists will get you on the road to a pain-free life, contact our office today.
Read full blogGet Moving Once Again with Physiotherapy
If you’ve been living with acute or chronic pain, physiotherapy can help. Whatever your injury or underlying condition may be, our licensed physiotherapists understand how pain can significantly impact your daily life.
Physiotherapists are movement experts who are trained in several different methods and modalities that are natural, non-invasive, and successful. Schedule a consultation today to find out how physiotherapy can benefit you!
While there are numerous reasons why physiotherapy is the best treatment method for achieving a happy, healthy, and pain-free life, the top 5 include:
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Read full blogGet Back on Your Feet with Natural Hip and Knee Pain Relief
Your hips and knees are important joints that work hard to provide you with optimum function throughout the day. Because of their complexities and constant use, they are common areas of pain and discomfort.
The risk of developing chronic hip or knee pain increases with age, as the cartilage in one’s joints starts to gradually wear down. However, it is possible for anyone to develop hip or knee pain from extensive overuse, unexpected injuries, or underlying conditions.
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