As a new year begins, we often reflect on our past year and create goals we want to achieve for the year ahead. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to create healthier habits in your everyday life. These habits can include eating better, working out more, improving sleep, etc.
A healthy habit that people often don’t think about is attending physical therapy. PT is one of the best ways to prevent health issues and improve other healthy habits that you may want to implement. Pick PT is here to create a personalized physical therapy plan to help you achieve those New Year’s goals.
Who Needs Physical Therapy?
The short answer: Everyone!
Many often think that they only need physical therapy if they’re dealing with a specific condition or are experiencing pain. While that’s the most common reason people attend, physical therapy can benefit you at any stage.
As one of the greatest preventative health measures, PT can help improve overall well-being and mobility, address minor pains, and pinpoint areas of potential injury to prevent it. Whether you simply want to achieve better posture and mobility or want relief from pain that’s been bothering you, physical therapy is the perfect solution.
Benefits of Incorporating Physical Therapy into Your Routine
Choose to invest in your health for years to come by implementing physical therapy into your routine this year. There are numerous benefits to gain by consistently attending physical therapy.
Holistic Pain Relief
When you experience pain in joints or muscles, the most common solution is to take pain medication. However, medication is only a short-term solution and doesn’t address the underlying issue. By attending physical therapy, PT professionals can discover where and why the pain is occurring and work to manage the pain naturally.
Improved Mental and Physical Well-Being
Mental and physical health are more connected than you might think. Being in a constant state of pain and not being able to find true relief can negatively impact your mental well-being. Minimizing pain, improving strength, getting more sleep, and seeing progress toward a goal can improve all aspects of your health.
Injury Prevention
Physical therapy can catch a potential issue before they become one. Physical therapists conduct an assessment, taking into consideration your medical history, lifestyle, and areas of pain. They can help you stay proactive with injury prevention and educate you on best practices at home.
Better Posture
One of the biggest causes of neck and back pain is poor posture. This can throw off your alignment, especially if it’s been in the wrong position for a long time. Luckily, physical therapy can help you improve posture and everything that comes with it.
Enhanced Recovery and Healing
Physical therapy is a great way to stay proactive when recovering from an injury. It provides a space where one can regain strength without reinjury. Everyone’s recovery looks different and there’s no set timeline. Physical therapy promotes healthy healing on YOUR time.
Ongoing Support
Whether you are in recovery or working on a specific goal, we will be with you every step of the way. At Pick PT, we are there for you. We will check in routinely to see how you are doing and adapt your personalized plan if something needs to change.
Invest in Your Health
It is always the right time to invest in yourself. Begin this new year by starting a physical therapy routine. Your mind and your body will thank you. Contact Pick PT today to start your journey!
