At Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness, we offer a wide range of rehabilitation and physical therapy services for clients who are recovering from a painful sports injury, recuperating from a car accident, or seeking pain management options. Keep reading to learn more about this critical component to healing and pain relief.  

Injury & Compensation 

After an injury, your body naturally compensates to avoid future injury and to prevent further pain-causing motions. For instance, if you pull a calf muscle in your left leg, you may start bearing more weight on your right leg thereby putting more pressure on the opposite ankle, knee, and hip. While the body has good intentions to relieve pain on the left leg, it can start a cascade of other issues if not properly managed. In addition, forcing movements in injured parts of your body will only reinforce compensation and increase your risk of another injury. One of the main goals of rehab and physical therapy is to rebuild your functional performance foundation and help your body get used to moving without pain or compensation.

Goals of Rehab & Physical Therapy 

In addition to rebuilding a foundation, rehab and physical therapy identify problems with movement and function in order to overcome an injury or heal from surgery. There are many phases of rehab and physical therapy, all of which are customized to meet the individual needs of each patient. However, the ultimate goal remains consistent. We want our patients to come back stronger and faster before the injury occurred in a pain-free state.  

What to Expect 

During your first visit at Burghealth and Wellness, we will perform an in-depth evaluation that will include questions about your injury and how it is affecting movement and function. If you had surgery, we will discuss the details of the procedure and any post-operative efforts. In addition, your physician will also ask about your past medical history and prior level of function.

The next step is an examination where we will test the following:

• Strength and stability
• Range of motion
• Mobility
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Skin and scar tissue integrity

Now for the hard part. Rehab sessions will consist of a wide range of therapies that may include patient education, adjustments, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, functional training, modifications to everyday movements, training with assistive devices, and neuro-muscular re-education (ensures proper posture and movement). Rehab exercises will be performed in the office under the supervision of our physician but can also be done in the comfort of your own home with take-home exercises.

Benefits of Rehab & Physical Therapy 

Regular rehabilitation and physical therapy can make a dramatic difference in how your body heals after an accident or surgery. Benefits include:

• Improved stability
• Increased flexibility and range of motion
• Decreased muscle soreness
• Pain relief
• Reduced dysfunction
• Compensation for lost function
• Prevention of future injury

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy at Burghealth Chiropractic & Wellness

If you have been injured recently as a result of an accident or are contemplating surgery, rehabilitation and physical therapy may be the key to recovery and Burghealth Chiropractic and Wellness can help! To learn more about our rehabilitation and physical therapy services at our St. Petersburg, FL chiropractic and wellness center, please call us today at (727) 289-9148.