Moving properly is crucial to everyone’s overall quality of life. Whether it’s everyday tasks like dusting the house or sweeping the floor, an essential physical activity that’s part of your occupation or engaging in an activity like running or biking, motion is almost always essential. When pain or injury prevents us from performing any of our everyday actions, something has to be done to address it, and there are many options available to accomplish this; however, seeing a physical therapist in Edison, NJ is often the best option that will fix the source of your problem quickly and cost much less than surgery.

After an injury occurs, or after dealing with a persistent pain issue like low back pain for a long time, each individual responds differently in terms of how they’d like to treat it. From the many options available, some choose to use pain medications to reduce the pain right away, while others may consider surgery as a “quick fix” that will address all their problems in one single session. The truth is, while surgery and pain medications may be the best course of treatment for some conditions, there is increasing evidence that conservative (non-surgical) treatment like physical therapy can be equally effective and less expensive.

Physical therapists are evidence-based health care professionals that provide treatments designed to improve function and mobility and reduce pain. Understanding the importance of pain-free mobility in your everyday life, we create treatment programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance & coordination with the overall goal of preventing injury and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Research has shown that physical therapy is as effective as surgery for treating meniscal tears, knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, spinal stenosis & degenerative disc disease, to name a few. Beyond the supportive evidence that continues to grow, physical therapy is considered an attractive option for your pain or injury for the following reasons:

Fixes the source of the problem

: while some treatments only treat symptoms, physical therapy gets to the root and addresses it appropriately

No side effects

: compared to any medications that may be prescribed, physical therapy does not come with any side effects

Speedy appointments

: you can usually see a physical therapist in 24-48 hours or sooner if needed to guarantee immediate treatment for your problem

Fast-acting/long-lasting

: you will start to notice results early on, and your improvements will last a long while if you keep up with home exercises

All-natural

: when it comes to treatment options, it doesn’t get more natural than physical therapy

Non-invasive/non-surgical

: when you choose physical therapy over surgery, you don’t have to worry about complications that are associated with it

Less expensive

: physical therapy is significantly less expensive than surgery, and by treating your problem effectively, it also ensures better long-term success

Surgery and medications may indeed be necessary in certain circumstances and extreme cases, but it’s important to always remember that you have options when dealing with pain or injury. Physical therapy is the best option for many painful conditions and will save you money and possible complications in the short- and long-term. For this reason, Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center advises seeing one of our physical therapists in Edison, NJ for any problems you may be having. Call us at 732- 494-5999 for more information or to schedule an appointment.