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People who have studied physical therapy have knowledge of how to treat injuriesand motor ailments.
Going to a good physiotherapist when necessary can mean the prevention of health problems and a significant improvement.
Sometimes, we suffer incidents such as blows or sprains that make us feel some pain, whether mild or more intense. However, it is common that we do not give it the importance it deserves, waiting for it to solve itself. This is a big mistake, since pain can become chronic and pose a big problem in daily life.
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10 reasons to go to a physiotherapist
That is whyin this article we are going to talk about the 10 reasons to go to a physiotherapist.
1. Better safe than sorry
We live in a fast-paced society, in which it is difficult for us to devote enough time to some aspects of our lives. Health is something fundamental that must always be prioritized.
When we have some kind of discomfort, it does not hurt to go to someone to observe us. We should not fall into the error of thinking that going to the consultation of a physiotherapist can be a waste of time, believing that the ailment will pass by itself.
If you don’t want to have to spend time on the potential disease you may be developing, it’s best to spend time on cure and prevention.
What at first may be perceived as an isolated injury in which only the back,kneeor hand is involved, can eventually reach other parts of the body, affecting mobility, and assuming a high degree of interference in daily life.
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2. “Mine no longer has a solution”
Many people, especially those who have not followed advice number 1, end up developing ailments that become chronic. This makes them believe that at this point seeking professional help is unnecessary, that it will not give them a cure or a treatment to reduce pain.
It may be thought that the only way to solve the chronic muscle or bone problem is to resort to surgery. Given the degree of invasion of the surgery, it is best to look at the rest of the routes, and make sure that the intervention of a surgeon is really the last and only option.
Although it is the case that the operation is inevitable, the physiotherapist will offer exercises to speed up the recovery in the postoperative period, in addition to indicating what motor habits have been those that have influenced the development of this ailment and how to prevent them for the future.
3. “Why would I need a physio if I already go to a very good masseur?”
Massage therapists are experts at relaxing the body’s tensions, but they have not studied how to treat muscle, bone, joint and other parts of the locomotor system.
Massage therapists have certain limitations that physiotherapists can overcome thanks to their professional and specialized knowledge.
If you suffer from any type of muscle injury, the appropriate professional to turn to is the physiotherapist, who will carry out an in-depth observation in addition to offering the explanation to each ailment and how to treat it taking into account many factors.
4. Analgesic abuse
Analgesics serve to hide pain. If once the effects of this medication have passed, the pain reappears, it means that you should go to a professional, since the cause of the affectation has not disappeared.
Although painkillers soothe pain and, in less severe cases, help reduce inflammation, speeding recovery, they are not miraculous. If there is an injury, it will not go away by abusing pills.
The physiotherapist will locate the source of pain, diagnose what exactly is happening and propose a solution that will pretend to be the definitive one.
5. When the pain occurs on more than one occasion
It may be that a specific day we suffer a blow and it hurts, but eventually it ends up being fixed.
However, if we have been in the same pain for a few months, even if it does not occur every day, we are facing an alarm signal.
That the pain appears intermittently does not mean that it is a minor ailment, on the contrary, it can indicate that it is a serious injury. It is for this reason that it must be addressed immediately.
6. Progressive loss of mobility
It may be the case that, little by little, our muscles and joints are losing mobility.
This may be related to the natural aging of the body, however, to ensure that it is not the symptom of a serious illness or that it is due to some type of injury it is advisable to leave it in the hands of physiotherapy professionals.
If this is a natural process, properly related to the years and, therefore, inevitable, the physiotherapist can carry out a treatment that slows down the progress of this loss of mobilityand prevents the pain from arriving soon in case it is going to occur.
7. The normal thing is that it does not hurt us
Sometimes, many people consider that there are certain joint pains that are part of life, but the truth is that it is normal that we do not feel any pain , since feeling it indicates that something is wrong.
We must listen to our body and if it is giving us signs that there is a problem, resorting to the opinion of a physical therapist is always a good idea.
8. Health Tips
The normal thing, as we have already said, is to be well, not to feel pain. If we are in good shape it is great, and we must try to keep it that way.
Therefore, going to the physio can be advantageous, since they can advise us to prevent our health from declining , avoid poor postural hygiene and recommend us to adopt good daily movement habits.
It will also tell us what we should do in the hypothetical case that we suffer an injury, what things we should avoid and how to prevent locomotion problems in the future.
9. Improve sports training
Physiotherapists are especially useful professionals for people who frequently do sports.
They allow, together with personal trainers, to learn how to perform the exercises in the least risky way and avoid joint and muscle injuries.
In addition, it can detect those areas of our body that are less developed, recommending specific exercises to be able to gain more muscle mass and strengthening them so that they are more resistant to injuries.
10. Passive techniques
The physiotherapist can recommend exercises to improve flexibility, mobility, stretching exercises and special massages to relax areas such as shoulders and calves.
These techniques can prevent injury if done before a sports exercise.
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