It is entirely inevitable that you will experience aches, pains and physical complaints from time to time. We ask a lot of our bodies and they largely serve us well, but life can certainly take its toll, no matter how careful we are, and as such it’s important to listen to the cues that our bodies give us so we can seek medical intervention as and when required.
If you are experiencing pain, whether you’ve sustained an injury or if you’re dealing with a chronic condition of some kind, it is generally advisable not to put off seeking treatment as it’s possible that your symptoms will get worse or take longer to resolve.
For example, back and neck pain can both cause other complications, including migraines and nausea, and can have a seriously detrimental impact on your quality of life if left untreated.
It’s especially important that children receive physiotherapy as soon as possible when they need it as delays can have a negative impact on their development, putting both their mental and physical health at risk.
Many mild sprains, injuries and twinges can be treated with rest and painkillers, but they can develop into something more serious, leading to unmanageable pain and restricted mobility and movement. But seeing a physiotherapist as early on as possible can help prevent this.
As a good rule of thumb to follow, if you’ve been experiencing pain for longer than a week, book an appointment with a physio to have a check-up and make sure that everything is above board. Prevention is far better than cure, so seeking help early on could make a big difference to how you feel.
If you’d like to find out more about how physiotherapy could help, get in touch with the Clear Physio team today.
