7 Reasons Physical Therapy Failed You (From a Physical Therapist)
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You've been going to physical therapy for weeks or months, but your pain keeps coming back. You're doing the exercises, attending appointments, and spending your time and money. So why aren't you getting better?
Physical therapy is supposed to help you recover. But what happens when the treatment itself isn't addressing the problem?
In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater, a physical therapist with 18 years of experience and multiple advanced orthopedic certifications, breaks down 7 reasons physical therapy may not be working for you.
Drawing from his professional experience and his own history of chronic pain, Dr. Slater explains the limitations he sees in traditional physical therapy and what he believes needs to change.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why temporary symptom relief isn't the same as lasting improvement.
Why doing more exercises doesn't necessarily mean better treatment.
Why your physical therapist's specialization matters.
How the thoracic spine can be overlooked during neck treatment.
Why the location of your pain doesn't always reveal its source.
Why mobility needs to be accompanied by progressive strengthening.
Why choosing the right physical therapist can make a difference.
We also discuss common PT treatments, including massage, dry needling, traction, TENS, stretching, and generic exercise programs.
The goal isn't to convince you that physical therapy doesn't work. It's to help you recognize when your treatment isn't progressing and understand what effective rehabilitation should look like.
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