Chronic pain can impact every aspect of daily life, making simple tasks challenging and reducing overall quality of life. While treatments like injections or nerve blocks provide targeted relief, combining them with physical therapy (PT) offers a comprehensive, long-term approach to pain management.

How Physical Therapy Supports Pain Management

Physical therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that helps improve movement, reduce pain, and enhance overall function. When used alongside interventional pain treatments, PT can:

• Strengthen Muscles & Joints – Reducing strain on painful areas by improving stability.
• Improve Mobility & Flexibility – Preventing stiffness and increasing range of motion.
• Correct Posture & Movement Patterns – Addressing issues that contribute to chronic pain.
• Enhance Circulation & Healing – Promoting recovery through improved blood flow.
• Reduce Dependence on Medications – Helping patients manage pain without long-term reliance on drugs.

Why Combine Physical Therapy with Interventional Pain Treatments?

While interventional treatments like nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and epidural steroid injections are effective in reducing pain intensity, they don’t always address the underlying physical dysfunction that causes pain. That’s where PT becomes essential.

Benefits of Integrating PT with Pain Management

• Faster Recovery – Pain relief from injections or other treatments allows for more effective PT.
• Long-Term Results – Strengthening and conditioning help prevent future injuries.
• Improved Daily Functionality – Restoring the ability to move without discomfort.
• Customized Treatment Plans – Tailored programs to meet individual needs.

Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?

Patients with conditions such as:

• Chronic back or neck pain
• Arthritis or joint pain
• Post-surgical pain
• Sciatica
• Neuropathic pain

can significantly improve their mobility, strength, and pain levels by integrating PT into their treatment plan.

Take Control of Your Pain with iSCORE

At iSCORE, we believe in a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain. Our team combines interventional pain treatments with expert physical therapy to help patients regain movement, enhance quality of life, and achieve lasting relief.

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