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When Should I See Someone About My Back Pain?

When Should I See Someone About My Back Pain?

How many of you have ever had an injury? Okay, okay – put all your hands down. Now how many of you have had an injury that lasted a little longer than normal? Maybe you thought “if I just rest it and give it time it will get better on its own” and then after 2, 3, 6, even 24 weeks it was still hurting you. It honestly happens to all of us. But what if there were a way to know when you should probably call up your doc for an injury that just won’t get better on its own? Well you’re in luck – today we’ve got one of our resident back pain specialists, Cameron Garber, PT, DPT here discussing important signs that will indicate to you whether your back will get better on its own with time or if you need to jump on the phone and get an appointment scheduled…

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Do I need a referral to see a physical therapist?

Do I need a referral to see a physical therapist?

Do you need a physician referral to see a physical Therapist? The answer may surprise you!

As a physical therapist (PT) working in a health club setting, I frequently have gym members stopping by with questions regarding their most recent ache or pain.  Often times we decide that physical therapy would help speed up the healing process and the person desires to set up an initial evaluation.  It is at that point the question almost always comes up, “do I need to go get a doctor’s referral to start physical therapy?”

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