We at La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab use several treatments to ensure our Jupiter, FL, patients overcome their injuries and conditions for a happy, healthy life. Alongside chiropractic care, our chiropractic team uses physical therapy to treat multiple physical conditions successfully. But since some patients might not be familiar with physical therapy, we are answering frequently asked questions (FAQs) to shed more light on this treatment.
What Is Physical Therapy?
It’s a treatment that helps you overcome pain and limited mobility when recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or conditions like a stroke. Physical therapy often involves several variations, including stretching exercises, massage therapy, etc.
What Does Physical Therapy Treat?
Whether you have a chronic or acute condition, physical therapy is one of the best modalities to help you overcome pain. We can use physical therapy to help treat several conditions, including:
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen shoulder
- Pulled muscles
- Neck, back, and shoulder pain
- Leg, knee, and foot pain
- Joint pain
- Post-op recovery
- Sciatic nerve pain
Are you troubled by chronic pain? Schedule an appointment with a chiropractor on our team to help manage your pain.
How Many Sessions Do I Need?
The number of sessions depends on the extent of your injury and how well you are responding to treatment. A chiropractor on our team will work with you to establish how long your treatment will take.
Can Physical Therapy Complement Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care complements perfectly with physical therapy. Spinal adjustments reposition your misaligned joints to reduce nerve irritation. On the other hand, physical therapy reduces muscle tension and improves blood circulation to speed up your healing.
What Are the Benefits of Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy helps you recover and restore your body to full function. This is accomplished by devising specific treatment that aims to restore the full function of your muscles, nerves, and joints, with exercises and other treatments.
In summary, the benefits of physical therapy may include:
- Boosted the recovery rate
- It reduced pain
- It restored mobility
- Prevention of recurrence of future injuries
Receive Physical Therapy from a Chiropractor on Our Team
Getting physical therapy with a chiropractor can allow you to benefit from both chiropractic care and physical therapy to help you recover from your condition. If you would like to benefit from our care in Jupiter, FL, schedule an appointment with La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab for personalized care. Call us at (561) 745-1002 for more information.