PT & Chronic Pain: What You Should Know
Pain can affect your movement, your daily activities, and your quality of life—but understanding your pain is an important first step toward managing it.
In this video, Mike Justman, PT, DPT, CMTPT in Clintonville, explains the difference between acute and chronic pain and how physical therapy can help.
🔹 Acute pain often follows an injury or trauma and typically improves over time. PT may help restore range of motion and strength.
🔹 Chronic pain can be associated with long-term conditions, degenerative changes, nerve-related issues, or prolonged postural and positional problems. Managing chronic pain may involve a longer-term approach.
💪 The good news? Conservative physical therapy can help! PT may include pain-management strategies, posture and ergonomic education, and an individualized exercise routine to help you stay active and manage symptoms over time.
👉 Watch the video to learn more, and talk with a physical therapist if pain is affecting your everyday life.