Do you think your aches and pains are too mild to be anything that needs therapy? Are you putting off getting help because your condition is just a normal part of getting older? At No Limit Physical Therapy in La Jolla, our at-home physical therapists will help clarify why your aches and pains persist and, most importantly, how to resolve them!
Pain is a tricky topic. Although pain is absolutely an alarm that needs to be listened to, pain intensity is not always the most reliable alarm. For some people, pain intensity is the most critical factor for determining whether or not to seek help.
Identifying the underlying reason for your aches and pain is where our at-home physical therapists excel. We understand how to interpret the clues your body gives us to determine the pathway for resolution. At No Limit Physical Therapy in La Jolla, we will come to you and provide you with the care you deserve without needing to leave the comforts of your home.
Request an appointment today with one of our at-home specialists. Let us figure out what is causing your condition and help resolve it once and for all!
How we can determine what your body is telling you
Physical therapists are educated to be musculoskeletal experts. We specialize in identifying the source of pain and injuries to muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. Our goal is to help clarify your body’s messages and use this information to help people resolve your condition(s) promptly.
One of the most apparent clues our body gives us is pain. Pain is our body’s way of alerting us to a potential problem or an actual problem. Unfortunately, pain is not always straightforward. Although the physiologic impulse is similar in most people, interpreting what those impulses mean varies greatly. How we describe this impulse and what that description means are very different. In other words, the nerve sending an impulse in the body is identical among all humans.
In addition, multiple studies have shown that pain intensity is affected by emotions, psychological states, nutrition, sleep (or lack of sleep), culture, and many other factors. For one person, their tolerance to pain is high, and for the other, it is low.
The duration of pain is a more reliable way to identify if the condition warrants an assessment and possibly treatment. Pain that comes and goes and is only present occasionally is not as big of an issue as pain that persists and/or lasts longer than a few days or a couple of weeks. If you have had pain for more than 10-14 days and/or the pain worsens, it is crucial to get evaluated sooner rather than later.
The other signs and symptoms that need to have an evaluation sooner than later include:
- New and/or persistent swelling
- Regression of function (loss or difficulty with activity and/or mobility previously performed)
- Loss of motion in a joint
- Weakness (new or worsening)
- Limping or inability to bear weight
- New or persistent sleep disturbance related to injury/condition
As physical therapists, we understand the clues the body is telling us and use this information to identify the severity of the condition and how long it will likely take to resolve fully. Waiting to see or hoping it goes away can complicate things and make a small problem become bigger and/or several different problems.
At No Limit Physical Therapy in La Jolla, our at-home therapists are dedicated to helping improve your aches and pain so you can live without limits!
What to expect at your home physical therapy sessions
Understanding the messages your body tells you is essential to ensure optimal recovery. We can help interpret them for you and guide you back to health! Physical therapy should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible.
Our therapists will come to your home and provide care using what we find in your home and eliminate any obstacle that could affect your recovery. We will start with an injury evaluation and a comprehensive assessment to identify all the factors contributing to your condition.
Our assessments consist of a thorough history to understand the type of symptoms you have been experiencing and any previous injuries or pains that affected your health and function. In addition, we will assess your mobility and your home environment to ensure we have a complete understanding of your condition and the factors that may be contributing to your situation.
Our at-home physical therapists will interpret this information to identify the source of your problems and develop a therapeutic program to resolve them. These treatments will include targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and other strategies for the fastest possible recovery.
At No Limit Physical Therapy in La Jolla, our team will work with you from start to finish. We can help interpret the clues your body is giving and guide you on how to resolve your condition once and for all!
Request an at-home session today!
At No Limit Physical Therapy in La Jolla, our physical therapists are experts at treating all musculoskeletal-related injuries. We have successfully interpreted the clues your body gives and guided your back to health and well-being!
Call today to request an appointment with one of our at-home physical therapy specialists!