Life is, Just, Easier – No Longer Need to Manage Pain
The best way to describe it: life, in general, is easier. I have less pain (I used to have chronic debilitating neck/shoulder pain), its’ easier to do any daily activity that involves movement (e.g., walking, bending, reaching, turning my head, etc.), my posture is better - clothes look/fit better, and I’m making enhanced gains in physical strength and endurance training (e.g., I can run longer, I can lift heavier).
I feel like I used to live from chair-to-chair; I couldn't stay standing very long, and after a 1/2 hour I was looking for some place to sit. Now, I can stand most of the day, and I don't get fatigued like I used to. My pain is almost completely gone, and I haven't had severe migraine or debilitating neck/shoulder pain in months. I find myself doing new activities, I thought I was too old to do.
I have less anxiety about going out for long days, and long drives, because they used to always bring me pain. I would know, after such a long day I would need to ice/Aleve/sleep just to get through. I really feel like I got part of my life back, that I had given up on.
Physical Therapy has been such a life changing practice for me. I really try to put the work in and do my “homework” exercises on a regular schedule. I started running in December 2021 and started Physical Therapy in January 2022. Prior to December 2021, I hadn’t run for almost 20 years.
In my view, Suzanne does an outstanding job as clinical director. She and the whole team really care for their patients and are involved in the community. Austin & Danya are amazing, Jody is always super friendly and helpful. I always look forward to going to PT and can’t wait to see what we will try next; each time I am surprised by the response and control for muscles I didn't even know I had. The entire staff is super knowledgeable, cohesive and LGBTQ+ friendly.
I really credit the creativity and approach the team takes here because I felt like I was constantly asking questions and giving feedback; my treatment plan/exercises were continually enhanced. The process they take you through as a patient feels complete, with continual evaluation on progress.
Give this group a try, if they can help, you likely won't be...
Read morePT Solutions of Palm Harbor literally changed my life. There were so many things I could no longer do around the house because of long time injuries, the hardest being able to rotate my head from side to side to drive. Through their professionalism, caring, patience, and understanding, I'm in such a better place than I was. They put me through my paces, but were so empathetic to my limitations. While I still have to keep up with my exercises at home, I left PT Solutions feeling stronger and much more capable to handle whatever Life might throw at me.
The energy, chemistry, and overall peaceful and relaxed atmosphere made me feel at home right away. From the friendly front office staff comprised of Susan, Jody, and Kim to the physical therapists themselves, I thoroughly enjoyed going to PT.
My trainer was Donya, and we hit it off right away, She put together a recovery program that was totally tailored to my needs, adjusting it as i needed it. Brittany sometimes worked with me and she introduced different exercises which dovetailed into those Donya had me doing and I never got bored or overworked. Susan provided some very helpful dry needle therapy.
My husband became very ill in the middle of my therapy and the staff was so understanding and helpful when I would have to cancel one or more sessions to tend to my husband's needs.
All this to say, I highly recommend PT Solutions for your physical rehabilitation. Give them a try. Like me, you'll be so...
Read moreHad the unfortunate need of a second ACL replacement surgery along with an MCL repair and a Meniscectomy for the repair of a parrot beak tear of the meniscus. As the owner of a martial arts school and a competitor in many sports this was very disheartening for me. Harold, Jon, John and everyone that I worked with there were fantastic and went above and beyond what I could have asked for. Harold spent hours of his own time researching the best possible exercises to increase not only the strength of the knee and all supporting elements but specifically focused on balance and pivoting exercises that would be so important in the things that I do. They always provided a positive and relaxed atmosphere while working me very hard in order to ensure that I would be able to return to a very actively physical lifestyle while minimizing the risk of additional or future injury. After months of extreme rehab training with him and his therapists I have returned to competitive martial arts, boxing, ju jitsu and hockey. I cannot thank them enough for their efforts and I am extremely pleased and thankful to be able to return to the things that...
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