Been going to the gym consistently for over a year, I have very slow progress. Why?
01-12-2016, 07:49 AM
ZeZay, some things to look for in a good physical therapist. It will not be simply just "My shoulder hurts" 'Oh you have ____". They should be asking you where it hurts, what exercises cause pain. Then they should ask you to put your hands and arms in certain position, and press and manipulate them while you inform them if anything hurts. They will be checking the mobility of your joints, pressing on spots to check for muscle tightness and pain.
It will be much more than just a Q & A session you would typically see in your typical doctor visit. By the end of it, they should be able to tell you exactly what the issue is, and what to do about it. Most likely it will be exercises to correct compromised mobility issues, and perhaps myofascial release.
Are you near any colleges that offer physical therapy courses? If so, you might be able to get a diagnosis for free. You could offer to come in and provide a "real life learning opportunity for them to evaluate what they've learned". Or if they balk, you could (hypothetically, of course) find a way to contact one of the graduate students and offer to pay them under the table for them to do the same thing.
It will be much more than just a Q & A session you would typically see in your typical doctor visit. By the end of it, they should be able to tell you exactly what the issue is, and what to do about it. Most likely it will be exercises to correct compromised mobility issues, and perhaps myofascial release.
Are you near any colleges that offer physical therapy courses? If so, you might be able to get a diagnosis for free. You could offer to come in and provide a "real life learning opportunity for them to evaluate what they've learned". Or if they balk, you could (hypothetically, of course) find a way to contact one of the graduate students and offer to pay them under the table for them to do the same thing.