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Physical
Therapy FAQs
I've
had Physical Therapy before, but it didn't help. What
now?
When Physical Therapy is ordered, our physical therapist
does a careful musculoskeletal evaluation from feet
to head, to determine any physical causes that might
contribute to pain. Clients tell us our physical therapy
is very different from their previous experiences.
They are taught adaptive and coping strategies to
use in daily life. Education, modalities, massage,
functional training, and easy exercises help balance
muscles and correct problems. Many clients report
feeling better after one appointment.
I
live in the area; can I come to SLBMI only for physical
therapy?
Definitely, but we must first check whether your health
insurance coverage allows you to be treated here.
Call 314-534-0200 (or our toll-free number 1-877-245-2688)
and ask for our Intake Coordinator. If you have a
current medical problem, you will need a physical
therapy prescription from a Missouri-licensed doctor
to bring to your first appointment. Contact
Headache and Pain Management Services
Does
body weight affect my pain levels?
Yes. Increased weight causes increased stress on weight-bearing
joints and may cause poor body mechanics. Losing weight
helps reduce foot, knee, hip and back pain. In addition,
Diet Counseling often plays an important role in headache
and pain management, for other reasons: 1) poor diet
is a common (and frequently overlooked) factor in
headaches, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia;
2) poor diet can adversely affect ability to cope
with pain by changing mood, sensitivity to pain, and
sense of well-being.
Can
my spouse/significant-other come to sessions?
Yes. We encourage family members to come and learn
ways to assist our clients. Their support and encouragement
is critical, but it is up to you which sessions they
attend. Our staff will be glad to teach family members
some of those special ways to help decrease your pain.
