When And Why You Should Take Your Aches And Pains More Seriously
While having aches and pains is common, what many do not understand is that they might be more serious than they think. If you are unsure of the causes of your pain, our Massapequa physical therapists at Park Physical Therapy can help treat your aches and pains, and tell you why you should not ignore them.
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing aches and pains in strange places. One common source of pain is muscle tension. As muscle tension can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical issue, such as vitamin deficiency, stress, or even an illness, be sure to consult your physician to check for any further problems. Muscle tension can easily be treated through natural remedies, such as exercise, resting, and icing.
If you have had chronic pain that continues for weeks or months at a time, you may need to seek medical attention. With permission from your doctor, our physical therapy in Massapequa can show you how to treat your pain at home. Too many people tend to ignore their aches and pains until it is too late to do anything about them, we want to encourage you to seek attention for your pains as soon as you can. Your aches may be a symptom of other medical problems such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Anemia
- Calcium or vitamin deficiency
- Gastroenteritis
- Poor metabolic health
- Malnutrition
- Psychological problems like depression and stress
If you think you might have any of these problems, or have been previously diagnosed with one of the above, consult your physician about it, and they may tell you that physical therapy is the right way to treat your aches and pains. We here at Park Physical Therapy in Massapequa want to encourage you to seek help for any problems you may be experiencing, and we want to encourage you to live a healthy, pain-free lifestyle.
