Pain Management

According to the dictionary, pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli.

Whether your pain is acute (new) or chronic (long-term), there are many options physical therapy can do to help.   All of the options below are fantastic pain management options because they have no side effects, no addictive nature, and are cost-effective (in other words: cheap.)

TENS Unit – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

The TENS Unit, a pocket-sized device is extremely effective because it can be used at home, at work, and at play; and can be used multiple times per day.

GRASTON/ SOFT-TISSUE TECHNIQUES

Julie Ortman, PT, DPT is our resident expert in all things Graston.  She has had impressive results for patients young and old, athletes and non-athletes, able to successfully improve pain in all body parts.  When choosing a Graston medical provider, make sure she/he has been through the actual Graston coursework and has the genuine Graston tool set (no imitations.)

COMPRESSION SOCKS or WRAPPING

these can be helpful if one spends a lot of time sitting, standing, or in a sedentary position. These are most beneficial for tired, aching, heavy feeling, and/ or swollen legs.

TAPING TECHNIQUES

Learn more: Kinesiology Taping

WARM WATER THERAPY

Learn more: Aquatic Therapy

DRY NEEDLING:

Learn more: Dry Needling