Injury Treatment
An auto accident injury can be a scary experience, especially when you don′t know what to expect next. We′re here to address your questions about various types of injury treatment, so you know what to expect when you come into the office. At Sall Myers, our bilingual staff is equipped to handle many different types of accident injuries.
Massage Therapy
In which treatments can massage therapy play a role? In many situations, the proper application of massage to an injury can increase the speed of patient recovery. For accident victims, this can include: Torn rotator cuff Herniated disc Swelling General trauma Benefits of massage therapy: Although massage therapy may not be a treatment you’ve considered [...] Read more about Massage Therapy.
Knee Physical Therapy
Why would I need knee physical therapy? Knee physical therapy can help restore strength and pain-free motion to the area after surgery or a car accident knee injury. At Sall Myers, our physical therapists are involved in all stages of knee injury recovery. This can also be an ideal treatment option for those suffering from [...] Read more about Knee Physical Therapy.
Pinched Nerve Treatment
What are the treatment options for a pinched nerve? When you suffer a pinched nerve, your treatment options vary depending on the cause and severity of the injury. Courses of treatment for a pinched nerve include: Rest Pain management Physical therapy Support braces Surgery The majority of patients recover without need for surgery. What can [...] Read more about Pinched Nerve Treatment.
Rotator Cuff Repair
What are the treatment options for a torn rotator cuff? When you suffer a torn rotator cuff, you have two treatment options: surgical and nonsurgical. Many doctors will attempt to treat a torn rotator cuff without surgery first, only resorting to surgery if nonsurgical means do not improve shoulder function. What can I expect from [...] Read more about Rotator Cuff Repair.
Tendonitis Treatment
What are the treatment options for tendonitis? Tendonitis is very rarely treated by surgery, and can often be remedied with more conservative measures, including: Avoiding any activity that aggravates your injury Resting the affected area Ice (day of injury) Pain management and anti-inflammatory medication Physical therapy, especially in cases of frozen shoulder What can I [...] Read more about Tendonitis Treatment.
Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
What are the treatment options for a spinal cord injury? Spinal cord damage is generally irreversible and permanent. Although patients rarely fully recover the strength and abilities they possessed prior to such a devastating injury, treatment can focus on minimizing the damage and preparing the patient for his or her new set of drastically changed [...] Read more about Spinal Cord Injury Treatment.
Herniated Disc Treatment
What are the treatment options for a herniated disc? When you suffer a herniated disc, your treatment options vary. In 90 percent of patients, a herniated disc will heal completely without need for surgery. However, a few patients will need to undergo surgery to repair their injuries. What can I expect from nonsurgical herniated disc [...] Read more about Herniated Disc Treatment.
Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy
What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder may occur after you are injured in a traumatic auto accident, especially if you are a female between the ages of 40 and 60. You may also develop this condition after shoulder surgery.Symptoms include dull or aching pain in the outer shoulder and upper arm, especially with movement, that [...] Read more about Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy.
Orthopedic Surgery
Why would I need orthopedic surgery? Orthopedic surgery is often needed when physical therapy fails to improve an injury, or when a body part is damaged to the extent that physical therapy would only cause more harm than good. Orthopedic surgery can treat damage from a car accident injury to the bones, muscles, and other [...] Read more about Orthopedic Surgery.