Benefits of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy covers an array of treatments and exercises to improve circulation and accelerate healing. 

If you’ve recently been injured, diagnosed with a chronic condition, or undergone surgery, physiotherapy might be necessary to reach your full potential. Here are five benefits to look forward to.

At Advantage Spinal Dynamics & Innovative Medicine in Meridian, Idaho, chiropractic specialists Jamie Ricks and John Trachsel provide physiotherapy services to help you retain or regain flexibility and mobility. 

How physiotherapy works

Physiotherapy is a manual approach to improving movement and mobility. 

After an injury or surgery, it’s common for muscles, ligaments, and tendons to become stiff and painful. Chronic pain can also lead to mobility loss and inflammation, which is why we recommend physiotherapy in a wide range of cases. 

A physiotherapist begins by evaluating your range of motion and how it affects your lifestyle. 

At Advantage Spinal Dynamics, we take a whole-body, science-based approach to improve your quality of life. This strategy often includes posture correction, hands-on manual therapy, and even electrical stimulation. 

Over time, your body becomes stronger, more flexible, and more mobile. 

5 benefits of physiotherapy 

Depending on why you’re receiving physiotherapy, you might see improvements unique to your situation. For example, people suffering from spinal degeneration can expect the following benefits from physiotherapy:

1. Increased range of motion

The gentle exercises and stretches used during physiotherapy can unlock a range of motion previously impossible due to stiffness and pain. That increases your mobility and allows you to move more freely. 

2. Reduced pain 

Inflammation and swelling put pressure on nerves and joints, hindering your ability to move around and perform tasks. Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain, making it easier to manage with medication and other treatments. 

3. Improved healing 

Healing takes time, but physiotherapy can increase circulation, speed healing, and improve the rehabilitation process. That’s especially helpful following an injury or surgery. 

4. Prevention or postponement of surgery 

If you’re trying to treat an injury or chronic condition through conservative methods, put physiotherapy at the top of your treatment plan. That can help you avoid surgery or postpone necessary procedures until you’re fully ready. 

5. Less likelihood of re-injury

A strong, flexible body is less likely to become injured than one that’s weak, stiff, or previously injured. Even something as mild as a sprained ankle can become a chronic instability without proper rehabilitation. 

Whether you’ve recently been injured, undergone surgery, or want to address something bothering you, a physiotherapist can provide the knowledge and exercises to become healthier and more independent, improving your quality of life. 

To learn more about physiotherapy and discuss your needs, call Advantage Spinal Dynamics at 208-213-7963 or request an appointment online today.