Every Body Needs PT

Every Body needs PT

We are all dealt a hand at birth; a genetic code that predisposes us to certain characteristics. We can thank our parents for good genes or natural athletic talent, as well as flat feet, rounded shoulders or a tendency to develop arthritis. But we can’t ignore the environment; the conditions that we subject our bodies to on a day-to-day basis and the food choices we make. Technology has developed ways to make things quick, convenient, and comfortable, most of which involves sitting. Improper sitting is one of the biggest contributing factors to postural problems. When you combine this with a genetic predisposition to a condition that can create poor posture or a movement dysfunction, things can be even worse.

What if you were armed with the knowledge to combat these challenges? What if you had the power to counteract these factors and improve your body’s ability to move properly, as well as heal and repair itself from the minor trauma of daily living?

Your Therapist is here for you!

When you need legal advice, you seek an attorney. A dentist to prevent problems with your teeth or even a mechanic for maintenance on our vehicles. Your body is the most valuable resource you have, so why would you not want to invest in keeping it healthy and moving properly? If your body fails you, it can have a devastating effect on the quality of your life, as well as those around you.

Part of the problem is that as our bodies age, they don’t heal as quickly. The effects of repetitive trauma compounds over time and the lasting effects of small injuries build. We avoid seeking help because we think it will get better on its own. It did before, so why not now? Unfortunately, we wait too long and the injuries begin to create permanent changes to the structure of our tissues. There is nothing more tragic for a physical therapist than to see someone whose spine has literally changed shape due to the position it has been in for years!