Medicines V/s Physiotherapy – What is Best for Pain Relief?

Pain is an annoyance and that is not a secret. It can hinder your overall quality of life. Medication can be used for instant, short-term relief, but that is not your only pain management solution. In fact, medication is not the solution at all if you are suffering from a chronic condition. A more meaningful solution to managing pain is physiotherapists.

The reason why patients turn to medication is because they want immediate pain relief. The problem with this is that the pain is only being masked for a short while. Also, taking pills for a long time can result in dependency on prescription drugs. It can lead to conditions like loss of sleep, anxiety and so on. physiotherapists, on the other hand, is a branch of restoration and rehabilitation that helps patients recover their physical abilities through natural means.

Physiotherapists make use of strengthening, stretching, manipulations and mobilisations to help relieve pain in the body. As pain management specialists, physiotherapists are known to treat patients suffering from athletic injuries, fibromyalgia, sprains and arthritis. In most cases, the pain is stopped and the chance of reoccurrence in the future is reduced. Along with relieving pain, physical therapy can also help patients lead a healthy and wholesome life.

Broadly, you will find these physical therapy treatment options for managing pain:

• Cold compression therapy – From athletic sprains and multiple sclerosis to backaches, this therapy also offers immediate muscle pain relief. The nerve cells become temporarily numb due to the cold and cannot signal the brain regarding the sensation of pain. Also, the cold compression helps with the swelling and inflammation.
• Ultrasound and TENS – TENS and ultrasound can be used separately or together for effective pain relief. When combined, it can treat chronic conditions like, Sciatica, fibromyalgia and so on.
• Kinesio tape – This helps in relieving pain, reducing swelling and improving lymph functions. Kinesio tape also helps patients in improving their posture.
• Therapeutic exercises – When it comes to physiotherapy and managing pain, therapeutic exercises play an important part. These exercises offer lower back pain relief and increase the body’s flexibility. They also teach patients to use their body in healthy ways so that pain can be avoided in the future. These exercises include stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises and so on.

When people suffer from chronic pain or sustain an injury, it is tempting to opt for the solution that offers instant and fast relief. It is not that you cannot take medicines, but medication is not a long-term solution. Your pain will be numbed only for a short while. If you want pain to stay at bay, visit a pain management clinic and seek physiotherapy advice.

Physiotherapy Services We Offer

Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments that are all recommended and tailored to everyone who comes and visits us. Our range of treatments complements the body and mind, helping to keep you pain and injury-free, delivering preventative measures to maintain your well-being and enhance your performance levels.

Our main aim is to restore your personal well-being so you can enjoy an active, healthy, and pain-free life. Click on any of the services to find out a little more about each treatment and understand if it might be right for you.

• Home Visit Physiotherapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Treatment
• Pain Management
• Pilates
• Acupuncture
• Shockwave Therapy
• Theraflex
• Pre and Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Elderly Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Online Video Consultation
• Sports Physiotherapy