We learned from Bill Murry in
Groundhog Day that if you keep doing the same thing, expect the same
results. Folks with chronic pain often
know this feeling, attempting some of life’s simplest activities only to have a
joint pain or back attack, year after year.
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, We know there are about 100 million folks out there with chronic pain,
causing loss of work, recreation, and functional abilities sometimes for
years. Chronic pain can be severe,
intermittent, and usually is defined as pain > 6 months.
Common sources of chronic pain
include joint pain, often from arthritis, tendonitis, labral tears, and
meniscus tears. The pain that occurs
radiates from the joint or spine, creating a “cause and effect” cascade that
affects the muscles (weakens), the joint space (narrows it), or the tendons
(shortens, stiffer), all affecting function.
At some point, folks need to change routines, activities, to break out
of the “degenerative cascade” of chronic pain.
That’s where a professional can
help.
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Call us today for a break in the
cascade of chronic pain.
Robert Babb, PT, MBA
Bob is the founder and President
of The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute. He is a licensed Physical
Therapist with over 33 years of experience in the
Physical Therapy field, starting
as a Physical Therapist technician/assistant in
the U.S Navy in 1983. Bob has lectured
nationally the business of physical therapy
and has authored numerous industry articles on
the subjects of aquatic therapy,
orthopedic skills, and management
principles. He is a graduate of Temple
University,
and served 6 years in various
physical therapy centers while in the United States Navy.
Since 2002, his work at PTW has helped the
team treat over 25,000 new patients,
open five locations, and employ
over 45 local residents.
