Physical Therapy in Suffolk County - Hands On Physical Therapy
Hands on Physical Therapy in Suffolk County is here to provide you with the relief you need from your chronic pains.
We specialize in the treatment of chronic pain conditions including low back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, and TMJ. We primarily use a technique known as myofascial release (MFR). MFR has been effective for many conditions, even after traditional physical therapy, medication, or surgery have failed to produce the desired results.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
MFR is a safe, and highly effective technique for eliminating pain, restoring range of motion, and improving quality of life, even when all else has failed. It is now being found that fascial restrictions are the underlying cause of much of the symptoms that people suffer from. The current medical tests such as MRI’s and X-Rays do not show fascial restrictions, but what they do show are the results of the fascial restrictions (ie. disc bulges, spinal stenosis, arthritis, etc., etc.). It is simply not enough to just treat symptoms or the effect of the fascial restrictions. Only MFR addresses the true cause of the problem. Pain medication, although necessary at times, does nothing to release the “straight jacket” of pressure that fascial restrictions can exert upon pain-sensitive structures such as nerves.
A skilled Myofascial Release therapist applies gentle, but firm sustained pressure into areas of the body that have become restricted. It has been found that holding the appropriate amount of pressure for some time allows the tight and restricted muscles and fascia to soften and lengthen. This allows pressure to be taken off of nerves, joints to open, and for the body to return to proper alignment.
MFR is very different from massage. Although massage does have some value, it is also very limited because it does not engage the barrier of the restriction for the required amount of time for the tissue to get a complete release. It is only with sustained pressure into a fascial restriction, that the tissue undergoes permanent change.
What is fascia?
Fascia is a three-dimensional fibrous tissue that extends from head to toe without interruption. The fascia surrounds every nerve, muscle, bone, blood vessel, organ, and cell in the body. The fascia is one continuous membrane and affects every system in your body. It is, in essence, a web of fibers, much like a spider web, where a restriction in one part can cause a profound effect on any other part. Each part of the body is connected to the next like the yarn in a sweater. In a normal and healthy state, fascia is mobile and flexible, free to move. When you experience pain and trauma, the fascia loses its ability to move, creating tension in the body. The tension, in turn, creates more pain and restrictions.
What affects the fascia?
Trauma affects the fascia by creating a restriction in the system and can come in many forms.
Physical injury such as surgery, muscle injuries, repetitive stress, postural effects, scars, inflammation, inflammatory processes is among the many things that can cause restrictions in the fascia.
The emotional trauma that has occurred throughout our lives also are a cause for restrictions. Our body literally keeps the score of our experiences and our cells have memories of all that has happened in our story. These traumas live in our bodies and are a contributing factor to ongoing pain and dysfunction. Releasing the restrictions releases the trauma and frees the body to move and function in an optimally balanced way.
Can Myofascial Release Help With My Back Pain?
What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial release is considered a type of massage, or manual therapy, used in physical therapy. It is a type of manual therapy technique that focuses on relieving pain that is caused by your myofascial tissues. Myofascial tissues are tough membranes in your body that wrap around, connect and support muscles. Stiff, tight, or anchored areas in this tissue become trigger points that cause pain throughout your body. By easing the tension and tightness in these areas, myofascial release reduces pain and restores mobility in areas connected to these trigger points. If you think you are suffering from problems in your myofascial tissues and are looking for myofascial release, reach out to us at Hands On Physical Therapy for Physical Therapy in Suffolk County.
Myofascial Release Procedures
During myofascial release, your therapist will focus on areas in your body that have myofascial restrictions building up tensile pressures. During release therapy, your therapist will gently massage the areas of interest to locate myofascial areas that are fixed and stiff, as opposed to elastic and malleable. It’s these problematic areas that restrict muscle and joint movements and cause widespread muscle pains. To relieve these areas, your therapist will use manual therapy techniques. They will apply gentle and sustained pressure to bring relief to the stress in the myofascial tissues, as well as stretches to bring back mobility and flexibility. The area your therapist is working on might not be near where you are experiencing the pain because myofascial release works on the larger myofascial tissues. These tissues affect a much broader network of muscles, so your therapist will try to release trigger points across a broad section of your musculoskeletal system to reduce the overall tension and bring pain release. If you need a myofascial release and Physical Therapy in Suffolk County, contact us at Hands On PT to see how we can help you.
Physical Therapy in Suffolk County
Myofascial release procedures can help patients suffering pain from problems within the myofascial tissue system. The pain from these problems and trigger points can be experienced in large areas throughout the musculoskeletal system. Because the myofascial tissues cover a large expanse of your body, myofascial release can help you with pain in your back, neck, arms, legs, and even conditions like myofascial pain syndrome and even chronic headaches. If you think you are suffering from a myofascial tissue problem and need Physical Therapy in Suffolk County, call us or visit our website at Hands on Physical Therapy and see how we can help you today!
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is geared towards the pelvic floor muscle group. This group is responsible for a variety of functions including bladder and bowel movements, supporting the pelvic organs, and sexual arousal and orgasm. If you or someone you know is looking for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Suffolk County, there are physical therapists who can help, such as the expert staff at Hands on Physical Therapy!
Conditions Treated by Pelvic Floor PT
Both men and women can look to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for treatment. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions including:
- Incontinence
- Difficulty with urination or bowel movements
- Constipation
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful intercourse
- Vaginismus
- Endometriosis
- Painful ejaculation
- Premature ejaculation
These conditions can sometimes be debilitating for those suffering. When left untreated, they can get in the way of everyday life, worsen, or cause other problems to develop. This is why it is so important to know that Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Suffolk County is an option and to know the treatments offered.
Treatments
There are multiple ways in which a physical therapist can treat pelvic floor dysfunction conditions. These treatment techniques include, but are not limited to:
- Education- Physical therapists can help patients become more aware of the anatomy of their pelvic floor, to better understand the condition they are faced with. They may also need to learn how their hygiene or habits can contribute to their condition.
- Manual therapy- Hands-on massages or stretching are conducted by a physical therapist to promote better blood circulation, posture, and mobility.
- Biofeedback- This technique actually allows patients to see what is happening to their muscles. A probe is inserted into either the anus or vagina and the results are viewed on a computer screen.
- Vaginal dilators- There are certain devices that can help a women to relax their pelvic muscles, allowing for uncomplicated penetration.
- Pelvic floor exercises- This technique teaches patients to relax and contract their pelvic floor muscles as well as breathing techniques.
- Electrical stimulation- This is technique involves using small electric jolts to stimulate muscle movement and increase blood flow to promote healing
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Suffolk County
If you are suffering through a painful pelvic-related condition, it may be time to speak to a physical therapist. Our staff at Hands On Physical Therapy has treatment options that are geared towards helping you return to a pain-free life! Our Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Suffolk County can get you back to feeling your best and help you overcome the painful condition you are dealing with. Contact us today to see how we can help you!