Does physical therapy hurt?
Physical Therapy should not hurt for the majority of diagnoses but there may be a small amount of muscle soreness 1-2 days following an initial evaluation and the start of an exercise program. We encourage consistent performance of the individual home exercise program and the use of ice for 10-15 minutes post exercise. The patient should stop any activity that creates significant pain and they should call their physical therapist immediately.
In most circumstances no. However, there are certain conditions, which are naturally painful, and a return to movement can cause an increase in your discomfort. The goal of therapy at our office is to make any and all gains in function with little or no pain. At times pain is an excellent indicator of what to do and when to do it. Remember the patient’s communication with the therapist is crucial for obtaining optimum treatment outcome… so speak up!
