Benefits of Physiotherapy: Increase Your Mobility and Well-Being

Are you suffering frequent aches and pains? Do you find your joints stiff or your back sore? Unfortunately, millions of Americans deal with aches and pains every day. Fortunately, physiotherapy can provide lasting relief without the use of prescription medication or invasive surgery. Physiotherapy involves hands-on care, including joint mobilization, fascial release, soft tissue release, stretching, and more. A physiotherapist can address the root causes of your pain.

Physiotherapy can help you increase mobility, reduce swelling, and improve your well-being. If you happen to live in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Arcadia, North Port, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, or anywhere nearby, get in touch! Our chiropractors and staff are ready to help.

What is Physiotherapy Anyway?

Physiotherapy is closely related to physical therapy. Some practitioners consider them to be the same, and in some countries, the terms are used interchangeably. However, important albeit nuanced distinctions can be made.

Some physical therapists focus on exercise-centered approaches. A physical therapist might help you perform exercises that strengthen muscles, increase coordination, reduce pressure, and improve balance, among other things. They may not, however, provide hands-on support.

A physiotherapist, on the other hand, may focus more on hands-on treatment. While working through exercises and maneuvers, he or she may use their hands to stretch out muscles or release soft tissues. He or she may massage joints and perform adjustments when necessary.

Keep in mind that some practitioners use physical therapy and physiotherapy interchangeably. Make sure you talk to your chiropractor or other medical professional to learn more about their methods.

Physiotherapy on Your Terms

At Spinal Health & Rehab Integrative Medicine, we have provided physiotherapy services to residents of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Arcadia, North Port, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, and the surrounding areas for many years. For more information on physiotherapy or to schedule an appointment, call us at (941) 205-2180.