Physical Therapy

Interventional Pain Management Physicians located in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Brandon, Riverview, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange, FL

Physical therapy uses targeted exercises and hands-on techniques to improve movement and reduce pain. Florida Pain Medicine, serving Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Brandon, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Tampa Bay, Riverview, Daytona Beach, and St. Petersburg, Florida, integrates physical therapy into comprehensive pain management plans. The highly skilled team customizes therapy programs to strengthen muscles, restore function, and prevent future pain. Reach out to Florida Pain Medicine today by phone or online to discover how physical therapy can get you moving with less pain.

Physical Therapy Q & A

What is physical therapy, and why is it important?

Physical therapy (PT) utilizes exercises, hands-on techniques, and other methods to help you move better and alleviate pain.

Florida Pain Medicine uses physical therapy as a key part of many pain management plans. It helps strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and restore function after injuries or when living with chronic pain.

By addressing the root causes of pain, physical therapy helps many patients avoid surgery or reduce their need for pain medications.

What methods does physical therapy use?

Physical therapists use many tools to help you feel better, including:

Stretching and strengthening

Stretching and strengthening exercises improve flexibility and build muscle support around painful areas.

Manual therapy

During manual therapy, your provider uses their hands to massage or mobilize stiff joints and tight muscles.

Heat and cold

Heat therapy relaxes muscles, and cold therapy reduces swelling. Both also ease pain.

Therapeutic devices

Ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation devices, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ease pain and promote healing.

Posture and movement training

Postural training teaches you how to move safely and reduce strain on your body.

The Florida Pain Medicine team creates personalized physical therapy plans based on your specific condition, pain level, and goals.

What conditions can physical therapy treat?

Physical therapy can help with a wide range of issues, including:

Back and neck pain
Joint pain from arthritis or injuries
Sports or work-related injuries
Fibromyalgia and chronic muscle pain
Recovery after surgery
Balance problems that increase your risk of falls

The goal is to restore your ability to move comfortably and confidently so you can get back to your daily activities. Your first physical therapy session typically begins with an evaluation, during which your therapist inquires about your pain and assesses your range of motion.

How does physical therapy fit into a pain management program?

The Florida Pain Medicine team often combines physical therapy with other treatments, such as medications or injections, to create a comprehensive pain management plan.

Medications and injections provide sufficient pain relief to enable you to participate fully in physical therapy. As a result, you build long-term strength and flexibility that helps to prevent pain from returning.

Physical therapy also teaches you strategies to protect your body during daily tasks.

Call Florida Pain Medicine’s Tampa Bay or Daytona Beach offices to learn more about physical therapy’s benefits or schedule a consultation by completing the online booking form.