Physical therapy is a common pain management treatment used to treat chronic pain and return patients to their prior level of physical ability. In a physical therapy session, a patient may perform a number of different items, including:
- Walking or riding a stationary bike to warm up the body
- Use physical therapy machines or other equipment to strengthen the muscles and surrounding soft tissues in the affected area
- Stretch specific areas of the body
- Perform pain relief exercises as recommended by a pain physician and/or physical therapist
To learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy for chronic pain and other health conditions, contact the pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, or visit our pain management blog here.