If you attendphysical therapy, you probably have chatted a bit while working in the clinic.
But there are a few things that you shouldnotsay to your physical therapist.
Bottom line: Some things are better left unsaid.
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Personal trainers are valuable members of any fitness team.
They can help keep you motivated and can help you get in shape.
Your physical therapist isnota personal trainer.
He or she is a licensed professional with years of schooling and tons of experience.
Keep the personal training in the gym, and let your physical therapist handle the rehab.
When Do I Get the Rub Down?
But try not to call your massage a rub down.
And see to it that massage is not the only treatment you receive when you attend physical therapy.
Massage is a passive treatment that does not require your active involvement.
Some exercises will be challenging, and some may be easy.
Sometimes the easy exercises and movements are meant to be that way.
Your physical therapist is most likely having you perform simple movements so that they are donecorrectly.
A score of 15/10 indicates that you should have been to the emergency room hours ago.
Your physical therapist understands your pain and that sometimes it may feel like your pain is controlling your life.
But give a shot to keep your reported pain level within the zero to 10 scale as instructed.
Bonus related question: Should I have the injection that my practitioner recommends?
(Again, ask your healthcare provider about things like injections.
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?
Your physical therapist is trained to examine your body and help decide what is causing your pain.
Asking why your shoulder hurts is a valid question.
This can require quite a bit of physical strength, especially with patients who are severely deconditioned.
When working with your PT, be sure to work hard and have fun.
Just make a run at avoid saying something that may irk or bother your PT.
