There are many reason to try physical therapy before surgery for back pain/herniated discs.
Medication, surgery and physical therapy.
Out of the 3 – Physical Therapy is the first road to take.
- Surgery is not a cure all when it comes to back pain.
- Physical therapy restores movement, function and quality of life.
- Physical therapy is cost saving over medications and surgery.
- Injuries heal quicker with physical therapy.
- Medications are just a quick fix.
- Over the counter medicines have negative consequences with long term use.
- Physical therapy helps manage chronic pain for life.
- Physical therapy manages the effects of arthritis.
- Physical therapy prevents joint pain and instabilities.
- No risk profile for physical therapy.
- Physical therapy is totally reversible and no toxicity.
- Physical therapy is the most organic holistic approach that exists.
- No unknown ingredients.
“Severe back pain/herniated disc.
PT allowed me to avoid cortisone injection or surgery.
Initial progress was spot on.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Nick.
Thank you!
I am fully recovered.”
Brian