When you’re living with chronic pain, it can be difficult to feel like yourself, especially when the pain prevents you from doing the activities you once loved. That’s where physical therapy comes in, bridging the gap between medical treatment and the active life you’re ready to get back to.
At Commonwealth Pain & Spine, pain management is a journey that involves a team of specialists. Often it starts with your physician and continues with physical therapy that can take your treatment plan to the next level, helping you build strength, move easier, and feel more confident.
Worried you’ll leave a PT session feeling worse than when you arrived? You may be surprised that physical therapy for chronic pain isn’t about pushing past discomfort, it’s about rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to move in ways that support lasting healing.
Here are some unexpected benefits of physical therapy for chronic pain some of our patients discovered.
1. It’s not a quick fix – it’s a partnership.
Our physical therapists often work with patients over months or even years, adjusting plans as pain levels and abilities change. When you work with our PT team, you’ll learn how to listen to your body, build strength safely, and develop the tools you need to sustain the benefits you’ve gained through procedures, from injections to kyphoplasty.
2. It helps your body relearn movement, not just manage pain.
Chronic pain can make muscles tighten and movement patterns change. Physical therapy helps retrain the body to move efficiently again, easing strain on the joints and nerves that contribute to pain. Over time, our patients often find that what used to feel off-limits starts to feel possible again.
3. You won’t leave feeling sore.
A common misconception is that PT will make pain worse before it gets better. We focus on low-impact, individualized exercises that promote comfort and control. Most patients usually leave the clinic feeling stronger, more flexible, and relaxed.
4. You gain tools you can use every day.
Our physical therapists are here to guide you, but you’re in the driver’s seat. We’ll give you the tools and show you techniques, from stretches to strength-building exercises, that you can do at home.
5. It can brighten your mood – and your energy, too.
It feels good to move in a body that isn’t burdened by pain, and when you can get back to doing the things you love, you may notice your anxiety about pain starts to ease. In fact, many Commonwealth PT patients report better sleep, more energy, and an improved sense of control.
Physical therapy services are available at our St. Matthews clinic, but every Commonwealth patient, no matter where you receive care, can access guided PT exercises through our Complete Care app. This means you can exercise whenever you want, from wherever you are.
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