Physiotherapy treatment is based on the therapeutic effect of natural or artificially created physical factors, such as light (phototherapy), temperature (infrared radiation, cryotherapy), electric currents, ultrasound, magnetic field, laser radiation, etc. Due to the influence of physical factors, inflammation in the tissues, swelling, and pain are eliminated, and blood circulation and metabolic processes in tissues are improved.
Physiotherapeutic procedures have both a local effect on individual organs and areas of the body and a generally beneficial effect on the human body. Physiotherapy, as a rule, is prescribed in combination with other therapeutic and rehabilitation measures, but sometimes it can be specified as the primary treatment. Physical therapy does not cause side effects or allergic reactions. It is compatible with drug therapy and other treatment methods. However, only a physiotherapist can prescribe an effective and safe treatment regimen.
Physiotherapist and Painkillers
It is worth reiterating that physiotherapists are experts in the human musculoskeletal system, and diseases associated with it can cause different pain levels. Most physical therapists cannot prescribe pain medication. If you think you need oral pain medication, talk to your doctor about it.
In some rare cases, a physical therapist may write prescriptions. However, the main task of a physiotherapist is to improve your general condition, well-being, and physical health. In most cases, the patient is assigned an individual treatment program, which may include specific drugs. These are not tablets for oral use but a remedy that will be applied to the patient’s diseased area.
How is the Appointment with a Physiotherapist?
A patient is admitted to a physiotherapist’s office as follows:
- The physiotherapist conducts a thorough examination and asks the patient about his complaints. The doctor also asks questions about the history, the presence of comorbidities, previous surgeries, and the presence of allergic reactions or side effects from previously prescribed physiotherapy.
- Based on the results of the conversation, the physiotherapist prescribes an individual complex of physiotherapy treatment, which complements other treatment and rehabilitation measures.
- You will need to visit the clinic daily during the entire course of physiotherapy. To consolidate the effect, in some cases, a physiotherapist may recommend extending the course of treatment or repeating it after a while.
A person who is genuinely concerned about his health will, of course, listen to the doctor’s recommendations and will be treated as he sees fit. However, if the patient asks to relieve pain as soon as possible, the doctor usually meets him halfway: and prescribes something “strong.” Recovery can and will go faster, but this will not solve the global problem and the source of pain.
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