Have you been in an auto accident? Or have you experienced a work injury? Even if they seem to be minor at the time, these injuries can result in major health issues if you don’t seek appropriate treatment and these health issues can grow to leave you with a lifetime of problems.

If you suffer from an auto or work injury, contact FYZICAL Spanish Fork as soon as possible.
Early assessment and treatment can help speed up your recovery. Our skilled therapists will assess your condition and develop an individualized treatment plan to decrease pain and disability. This personalized treatment plan will help improve musculoskeletal function, increase mobility, and help prevent further injury because you will be able to move better. Imagine how this will enhance your quality of life now and what it will do for you in the future. Left alone, the problems will compound. Treated early and properly your systems can pain can diminish.

The most common injuries from auto and work accidents we see at FYZICAL Spanish Fork include back and neck injuries, things like herniated discs, whiplash, or radiculopathy (damage or injury to the nerve roots where they leave the spine). We also see and treat fractures. 

Now, you may be thinking these things are best resolved by a doctor and medicine and they can plan an important role. Physical therapy also plays an important role. Where some other treatments simply mask symptoms Physical therapy gets to the root of the issue. Physical therapy helps to decrease your pain and disability by improving the function and mobility of your injured musculoskeletal system, and as your limitations and pain lessen your overall life experience, and the quality of your life will be enhanced and improved.

The earlier you start physical therapy the better. By starting physical therapy as soon as possible after an auto or work injury, you will help minimize the risk of complications. This is because you will diminish joint stiffness, strengthen weak muscles, and eliminate or at least minimize scar tissue.

If you have recently suffered an auto or work injury, contact us today. The providers at FYZICAL Spanish Fork can help you get back to enjoying your normal work and social activities and improve your overall quality of life.

Physical therapy is essential for healing from an auto or work injury. Your physical therapist will thoroughly assess your condition and develop an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to your needs and goals. They may use a combination of modalities, including ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation, to help control your pain and inflammation. They may also use manual therapy and soft tissue therapy to control pain and restore normal movement of the injured area. Your physical therapist will also provide you with stretching and strengthening exercises to improve the strength and flexibility of the injured area and provide education on how to avoid further injury.

In addition to helping you physically, your physical therapist will also be in close communication with your doctor, case manager, and insurance provider every step of the way.