Anyone who has ever had to live with chronic pain can attest to how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Whether back, neck, hip, or leg pain, there is no way to sugar coat how life altering of an experience chronic pain can be. According to the American Pain Foundation, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from persistent chronic
Anyone who has ever had to live with chronic pain can attest to how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Whether back, neck, hip, or leg pain, there is no way to sugar coat how life altering of an experience chronic pain can be. According to the American Pain Foundation, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from persistent chronic
Anyone who has ever had to live with chronic pain can attest to how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Whether back, neck, hip, or leg pain, there is no way to sugar coat how life altering of an experience chronic pain can be. According to the American Pain Foundation, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from persistent chronic pain (lasting longer than three months) every single year. This a staggering number and highlights the need for us to raise awareness and continue to speak out about the negative effects of chronic pain. As many people are aware, chronic pain not only causes physical discomfort and strain, but it also interferes with relationships, family life, and self-esteem. In fact, we are seeing more and more of a correlation between chronic pain and depression. While many living with chronic pain think that there is no way out and they just need to learn how to deal with it, it doesn’t have to be this way.
Aquatics (water) therapy has become a popular form of rehabilitation that is being commended for how incredibly effective it as at treating a wide range of conditions and ailments, such as chronic pain. There are many wonderful benefits to this form of therapy, some of which we will go over below.
Understanding Aquatics Therapy for Chronic Pain
In recent years, aquatics therapy has received a lot of attention for how effective it is in helping people manage their weight, get back on track after an accident, and deal with brain or spinal cord injuries. Studies have shown that this form of therapy works to decrease chronic pain, while improving function and helping people with a speedy recovery. Because aquatics therapy uses the various physical properties of water in order to help patients heal and get back their health, it is widely considered to be one of the fastest ways to recover from pain or injury. When it comes to chronic pain, aquatics therapy oftentimes works to decrease or eliminate any symptoms because of decreased weight bearing on the joints. This is great news for anyone who has ever experienced chronic pain, as they know how devastating and impactful living with chronic pain can be.
Other Conditions Treated with Aquatics Therapy
In addition to chronic pain, aquatics therapy has proved effective in treating the following conditions:
- Joint replacements
- Multi-trauma injuries
- Orthopedic injuries
- Spine conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Arthritic conditions
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
To find out more about our aquatics therapy program or to meet with one of our physical therapists to determine if this is the right path for you, contact Classic Rehab today.
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