Sometimes we get answers to our questions and it leads to more questions. I have pain. Imaging has shown a potential problem. Do I need surgery? Let us help you sort through this confusing time.
You just got imaging for your pain and it was shown that you have a rotator cuff tear, or maybe osteoarthritis of the knees, or maybe a disc bulge of the neck or lower back that is thought to cause radiating pain down your arm or your leg. All these findings leave us (I say us because I have been through and came out the other side fine without surgery), definitely uncertain, and maybe a little lost. We’ve scoured the internet doing our due-diligence, talked to family and friends, and definitely have consulted our doctor. Instead of finding clarity we come away even more overwhelmed with questions instead of answers.
Research has shown that imaging has very little to do with identifying the cause of pain. It is possible to have all three conditions above and still not feel any pain or have decrease in function. I’m sure you have already discovered that in your own search for your particular condition. So how does coming to see us help you?
Through our partnership, determining whether your pain can be treated effectively and conservatively through physical therapy is not a long process. By performing a thorough physical exam and testing, we can easily determine whether or not what is seen on imaging is the cause of your pain and if surgery may be the next step.
We do this by being methodical in our examination to see if we can improve your pain by 50% or more in the first 1-2 visits. This is a clear indication that you don’t need surgery despite whatever feedback you have been told. It can be as easy as that to relieve your fears, concerns, and uncertainty about returning to your preinjury activities.
Are you ready to get back to your previous way of life? Let us help you do that!
