Physical Therapy

The Role of Physical Therapy in Pain Management

Physical therapy plays a critical role in your healing process before and after interventional pain management procedures such as injections, radiofrequency ablation, or minimally invasive spine treatments.

Before Your Procedure

Physical therapy helps prepare your body for treatment by:

• Improving strength, flexibility, and posture

• Reducing muscle tension and joint stiffness

• Identifying movement patterns that contribute to pain

• Enhancing overall stability and function

Starting physical therapy before your procedure often leads to better outcomes and allows the intervention to work more effectively.

After Your Procedure

Interventional procedures are designed to reduce pain and enhance healing. Physical therapy helps you:

• Restore proper movement and function

• Rebuild strength and endurance safely

• Prevent re-injury and recurring pain

• Maximize and maintain the benefits of your procedure

Once pain is reduced, physical therapy allows you to move more comfortably and retrain your body in healthy movement patterns.

A Team-Based Approach to Healing

Your physician and physical therapist work together to create a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term recovery. Combining interventional pain management with physical therapy leads to:

• Faster recovery

• Improved function

• Reduced reliance on medications

• Better long-term results