A professional assessment can prevent chronic pain, movement compensations, or other complications.
Not sure if you’re part of the club? We’ve all heard what “waiting for it to get better” sounds like:
It’s not that bad…
I’ll take care of it later…
It’ll get better on its own…
It’s just the weather…
I just need to stretch more…
If you’re a “wait and see” kind of person, the rule of thumb to determine whether something is likely to go away on its own is the 3-Day Rule: if your pain is the same or worse after three days, you should consult with a healthcare professional like a physical therapist. If your pain is much better after three days but after two weeks you’re still waiting for it go away, then it’s also time to get a professional assessment to prevent chronic pain, movement compensations, or other complications.
Take control of your body today and every day.
Remember, it’s not normal to endure pain during your usual daily activities, which means you shouldn’t have to! Also, any problem is easier and cheaper to take care of in the early stages when it’s still a little problem. Waiting for it to turn into a big problem might help you mentally justify your avoidance to seek help but it’ll end up costing you more in dollars and time.
No clinician should ever disparage a patient for seeking help for any amount of pain. In fact, at CORA Physical Therapy, we encourage our community members to seek help before they even get pain! We call it “Prehabilitation”.
“Prehabilitation” can be just as vital as rehabilitation.
Receiving an annual checkup with a physical therapist is not only possible, but it can be a proactive way to enhance your overall health and wellness. Even if you aren’t experiencing pain, it’s a good idea to see a physical therapist on a regular basis as a preventative measure — prehabilitation can be just as vital as rehabilitation.
The whole reason we offer Free Screenings is so you can find out why you’re experiencing pain and what your options are to do something about it. You could be given self-management strategies and recommended to give it more time, you could be referred to the appropriate health discipline, or you could be recommended to start treatment for what’s causing your pain and working on any compensation patterns you’ve developed. Our screenings, or “Discovery Sessions” if you will, are free and take no more than 15-20 minutes of your time; so, no one ever feels like they have to wait until they have a big problem before seeking help.
If you’re still waiting for your pain to go away or you know someone who is, find a convenient CORA location near you to begin maximizing your body’s full potential and get back to living your life better, faster and, most importantly, pain-free.
