Primary care physicians are excellent at making sure that you are healthy and that everything is sound with your body. One thing that primary care physicians are not so well at doing is treating pain and discomfort targeting your muscular and skeletal system. They might be offer you some medication or advice to help you deal with the pain, but they do not offer relief like that of a physical therapist. With a primary care physician, town n country residents do not have the options, resources, or techniques needed to help their cope with their condition of chronic pain.
Primary Care Physicians Cannot Recommend Workouts
One of the things that physical therapists do to help you tolerate your pain and discomfort is execute regimens of low-impact physical activity. Unfortunately, this is not common knowledge for your primary care physician. Town n Country residents should be aware that your primary care doctor will be able to tell you why it is you might be having your pain and discomfort, but they will not know how to treat it if the condition is not curable. They will end up recommending you to a physical therapist in order for you to receive the best care that you can get.
Primary Care Physicians do not Affect Your Recovery
If someone who is suffering from whiplash as the result of a car accident, they might think it is best to see their primary care physician. Town n Country doctors have no way of treating or helping you with a faster recovery when it comes to the muscular and skeletal systems. While physical therapy is not a cure by any means for chronic pain or lack of motion of muscles, physical therapy can help you cope with the pain and bring it down to a tolerable and mangle level. It is very common for individuals who are just getting out from surgery to improve their recovery time with a regimen of physical therapy.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Bayside Medical Group*
