(908) 543-4936    Westfield, NJ
MAG PHYSICAL THERAPY, PILATES & WELLNESS
  • Home
  • About
  • Physical Therapy
    • Back Pain
    • Neck & Shoulder Pain
    • Knee Pain
  • Pilates
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
    • Talk To A PT On The Phone
    • Ask About Cost & Availability
  • Home
  • About
  • Physical Therapy
    • Back Pain
    • Neck & Shoulder Pain
    • Knee Pain
  • Pilates
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
    • Talk To A PT On The Phone
    • Ask About Cost & Availability

Why PT Hasn't Worked for You Yet

3/17/2021

0 Comments

 
Are you dealing with pain and haven’t been able to solve it yet? Have you tried everything from massage all the way through to injections and pain killers? What about physical therapy? Have you been to a clinic only to find that it didn’t help and that you really didn’t improve as much as you would have liked? Well, the thing is – you’re not alone. Some people spend months, if not years, looking for a way to solve their pain, and many of them have actually been to see a physical therapist only to be disappointed. As the title above suggests, we’re diving into why your previous physical therapy may not have worked. Before I get to the nitty gritty of this post, though, I’m going to ask you a few questions:
 
  • When you have a toothache, do you stop going to the dentist if the first time didn’t work?
  • If you eat a bad slice of cake, do you give up eating cake altogether?
  • If your car breaks down and the mechanic couldn’t fix it immediately, do you accept that you’ll have to travel by horse for the rest of your life?
your pain for good. If you haven’t got the perfect ratio, then it may not work out precisely how you would have liked. That aside, you definitely don’t give up. Why? Because you deserve a better life, one that is pain free and full of vitality, mobility, and independence. And the truth remains: physical therapy is simply your best, safest bet.
 
Now, let’s take a closer look at why your previous physical therapy treatment may not have worked so that you have the knowledge to rethink your decisions.
 
No Clear Diagnosis was Come By and No Root Cause was Found
 
I say this every day, and I will gladly say it again right now, finding the root cause to the problem is the single most effective way – if not the only way – of getting rid of the pain. If your previous physical therapist failed to find, diagnose, and treat the root cause of your problem, then the likelihood of you being pain free is very slim indeed. He/she may not have been as skilled as a different physical therapist, or he/she may have gotten it wrong – it happens, people are simply trying their best. I wouldn’t let this stop me from trying again, though – physical therapy can help you and, I promise, it’s the most effective way of finding and treating your root cause for a jump-start to a permanently pain-free life.
 
There was Simply no Plan
 
If you were planning a trip to Europe, you would consult a few guide books, check out a few different websites, and maybe ask around for tips and advice about the best hotels and beaches, right? I think so. Travelling – successful travelling – takes some plan, some idea of what you’re doing, where you’re staying, and of course, how to get back home! So, why would you look at your pain differently? It’s essential that any treatment has a plan. Perhaps your previous physical therapist didn’t outline a plan, wasn’t communicative about what you personally need, and didn’t give you the information you needed to help you succeed on your own. Any successful physical therapy treatment will always have a plan tailored to you, will execute it for the time needed, and will always be relatable and clear.
 
Your Physical Therapist Didn’t Listen to You
 
It may be that your previous physical therapist didn’t listen to you or your story. Physical therapy is about looking at the person as a whole – previous injuries, surrounding muscles, tissues and joints, gait, movements, etc. Not taking everything into account could lead to a misdiagnosis and the root cause being evaded. It’s extremely important that you find a physical therapist who listens to what your problem is, examines you as a whole, and makes sure to give you enough time to understand and treat the root cause accordingly.
 
Less is More: Too Much Too Soon
 
Physical therapists always give their patients the tools to execute proper exercises at home so that the patients can keep the progress going outside of the clinic – well, the good ones do. If your previous physical therapist did do this, it may be that the program was too intensive, too quickly. Doing too much, too soon, especially during the treatment can end up exerting muscles before they’re strong enough to take the pressure, thereby causing a recurrence of pain. Always make sure that you’re able to handle the exercises and that your physical therapist keeps a close eye on your progress, adjusts your goals accordingly, and listens to your comments throughout the course of treatment.
 
You see, physical therapy offers you the best of both worlds: a pain free life and a safe, effective form of treatment to achieve it. If you’ve been given treatment but haven’t experienced the relief you hoped, then it may be due to the above reasons. Physical therapy isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ treatment: each person is unique and should, therefore, be treated as such. It is essential that you find a physical therapist who is professional, hands-on, and dedicated in order to ensure that your journey to a pain free life is one that is permanent and enjoyable.
 
For this reason, we invite you contact us for a totally complimentary, risk free “Discovery Visit”. During this visit we will assess your situation, find the root cause of your pain, talk you through your personal treatment plan, and immediately start easing your discomfort. There is no obligation and you have nothing to lose – call us today to book your visit, Simply go to https://www.magptpilates.com
or dial 415-527-0271, right now.
 
We wish you the very best in health. Don’t give up on physical therapy: at the end of the day it is the one form of treatment that guarantees a life free of pain, all without surgery, tablets, injections, or any other invasive procedures. So, take another look and get back to living the life you deserve.  

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    "We Help Active Adults, Athletes And Children In Westfield, NJ Return To The Workouts And Sports They Love Without Medication, Injections Or Surgery."

    Archives

    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018

    Categories

    All
    Aches
    Achilles
    Active During Holidays
    Active In The Heat
    Active Lifestyle
    Aggravating Your Back Pain
    Aging
    Aging And Activity Level
    Ankle Injury
    Ankle Pain Because Of Shoes
    Ankle Pain Caused By Shoes
    Anxiety
    Arthritis
    Avoiding Back Pain
    Avoiding Back Pain While Driving
    Avoid Sciatica Pain
    Back Pain
    Back Pain While Driving
    Balance
    Benefits Of Exercise
    Best Sleep
    Best Tips For Sciatica Pain
    Bulging Disc
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Causes Of Sciatica
    Concussion
    Core
    Core Strength
    COVID-19
    Covid Symptoms
    Craniosacral Therapy
    Diets
    Different Practitioners
    Disproving The Myth Of Aging
    During The Holidays
    Effective Telehealth
    Exercise
    Exercise As The Weather Changes
    Exercise During Pregnancy
    Exercise Routine
    Fall Hiking
    Falls
    Fear
    Gardening With Back Pain
    Gardening With Neck Pain
    Gardening With Shoulder Pain
    Getting Ready For Golfing Season
    Golf Pain
    Golf Post Game Stretches
    Golf Pre Game Stretches
    Golf Strength Training
    Headache
    Headaches
    Head Injury
    Healthy
    Healthy Habits
    Heartburn
    Heel Pain
    Herniated Disc
    Hidden Causes Of Sciatica
    Hiking Injury
    Hip Pain
    Hip Replacement Surgery
    Holiday Season
    How Poor Sleep Might Be Aggravating Your Back
    How To Adapt Exercise Routine To Weather
    How To Adapt Exercise To Weather
    How To Avoid Running Injuries
    How To Avoid Running Injury
    How To Increase Mileage
    How To Increase Mileage Safely
    How To Live With Osteoporosis
    How To Prevent Knee Pain
    How To Stay Active During Holidays
    Importance Of Core Strength
    Importance Of Warming Up
    Improve Long Covid Symptoms
    Increase Mileage While Running
    Injury
    Is It Safe To Exercise During Pregnancy
    Is It Unsafe To Exercise During Pregnancy
    Jobs
    Joint Pain In The Cold
    Knee Pain
    Knee Pain Because Of Work From Home
    Knee Pain When Working From Home
    Knee Pain While Working From Home
    Knee Replacement Surgery
    Living With Osteoporosis
    Low Back Pain
    Manage Stress
    Managing Back Pain
    Managing Neck Pain
    Managing Pain Through Gardening
    Managing Shoulder Pain
    Migraine And Headache
    Migraines And Headaches
    Muscles
    Myth Of Aging
    Neck Pain
    New Year
    New Years Resolution
    Nutrition And Inflammation
    Online Visits
    Outdoor Exercise
    Overcoming Osteoporosis
    Overuse Training
    Overuse Training Syndrome
    Pain
    Pain Free
    Pain Killers
    Pain Language
    Pains
    Personalized Care
    Physical Therapist
    Physical Therapy
    Physical Therapy Didn't Work
    Physical Therapy For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Physical Therapy For Headache
    Physical Therapy For Headaches
    Physical Therapy For Migraine
    Physical Therapy For Migraines
    Pinched Nerve
    Piriformis Syndrome
    Plantar Fasciitis
    Poor Sleep
    Posture
    Pregnancy
    Preventing Injuries
    Prevent Injuries
    Pt For Carpal Tunnel
    Pt For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Pt For Headache
    Pt For Headaches
    Pt For Migraine
    Pt For Migraines
    PT Hasn'y Worked
    Pulled Muscle
    Reasons Why Previous Physical Therapy Didn't Work
    Recovery
    Rest
    Restless Legs
    Routine
    Running
    Running Pain
    Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
    Safe Fall Hiking
    Safe Hiking
    Scar
    Scar Tissue
    Sciaatica Pain
    Sciatica
    Self-isolation
    Shoulder Pain
    SI Joint
    Sleep
    Sports Performance
    Staying Active After 50
    Staying Active And Mobile
    Staying Active In The Heat
    Staying Healthy
    Stick To Your New Years Resolutions
    Strength
    Stress
    Stress Management
    Stretches
    Telehealth Physical Therapy
    The Do’s And Don’ts Of A Healthy
    Theories Behind Winter Joint Pain
    Thinking Of Getting Hip Replacement
    Thinking Of Getting Knee Replacement
    Tight Muscles
    Tips During Pregnancy
    Tips For A Healthier Lifestyle
    Tips For Back Pain
    Tips For Facing Colder Weather This Winter
    Tips For Getting The Best Sleep During Pregnancy
    Tips For Sciatica Pain
    Tips For Staying Active
    Tips For Travelling
    Tips To Avoid Back Pain
    Tips To Avoid Running Injuries
    Tips To Avoid Running Injury
    Tips To Avoid Sciatica Pain
    Tips To Maximize Workout
    Travelling With Back Pain
    Upper Back Pain
    Value Of Personalized Care
    Warming Up
    What Can I Do With Pinched Nerve
    What Can Pinched Nerve Do
    What Is Pinched Nerve
    What To Do With Headaces
    What To Do With Low Back Pain
    Why PT Hasn't Worked
    Winter Joint Pain
    Winter Workout
    Winter Workout From Home
    Work Form Home
    Work From Home
    Work From Home Pain
    Working From Home
    Working From Home With Low Back Pain
    Work Out
    Workout From Home
    Work Out Routine
    Wrist Pain

    RSS Feed

MAG Physical Therapy, Pilates & Wellness
​
Address: 
84 Elm Street Suite B
Westfield, NJ 07090


Phone: 
(908) 543-4936

Email: 
melissa@magptpilates.com


Office Hours:
 By Appointment Only


​

©MAG Physical Therapy, Pilates & Wellness 2018+ All Rights Reserved
​


Privacy Policy (click here) 

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
All information on this website  is intended for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your injury. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied on this website. 
​

                                                   
                              
​