Do you depend on drugs like oxycodone or hydrocodone just to make it through your day without crippling pain? Do you find yourself watching the clock anxiously until it’s time for your next dosage? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s possible you’re on the brink of opioid dependence. You might be
Stop Relying On Opioids To Manage Your Pain. Physical Therapy Can Help!
October 10th, 2020The Importance of Seeking the Help of a Physical Therapist Before Turning to Opioids
September 16th, 2020By: Chuck Schulte, PT Diamond Physical Therapy – Algonquin, IL At Diamond Physical Therapy, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations who recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain. You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the
Living With Pain? Turn to Physical Therapy Before Opioids
September 15th, 2020By: Chuck Schulte, PT Diamond Physical Therapy – Algonquin, IL Did You Know You Could Benefit More From Physical Therapy than Opioids? Physical therapy can help you govern your pain without drugs, giving you a chance to break away from your reliance on opioids. Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic