Health blog Category: non-invasive
Should I Get Surgery…
Jul 5th 2019
Many of us have questioned, at one point or another, whether or not we should get surgery. This is one of the most common questions we get asked at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, ans it is a tough question, with several things to consider. Most people do not have a complete understanding of what happens during surgery and the potential risks it has. It is important to make sure we have a complete understanding of what surgery is being performed, the benefits, and potential risks, before anyone should even consider surgical intervention.
What to know about surgery
- No matter how small is invasive
- Surgery is not a quick fix and most times requires follow up Physical Therapy
- It has other complications and risks associated with it
- Surgery may not correct the issue
What to know about Physical Therapy
- Non-invasive
- No risk of complications
- Cost effective
- Can help decrease pain and return to normal lifestyle
- Teaches you what to do for long term success
When you ask this question our therapists answer with, why not try Physical Therapy first?
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