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Explaining Pain is not as easy as it sounds- Everyone's pain is different, but this video explains pain in a very unique way. Check it out to understand more about pain, types of pain and how to treat it. At Southwest Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, we educate our patients about pain while treating not only the the symptoms but also the root cause of the pain.

Losing weight is the most obvious top New Year’s resolution. That is a great resolution, but do you have a plan to lose weight?

So after my last Blog on “The Pathology of”, or the “what can go wrong”
of Motor Vehicle Accidents(MVA), I would be shooting myself in the
foot if I did not take the time to explain what it is that we, the
Physical Therapists, do for you, if you are in the unfortunate
predicament of being in a car accident. We as a profession will always
insist that you first see a physician and have the appropriate X-rays,
etc. that are recommended by your doctor. Once you are cleared by
your physician, ask to be referred to Physical Therapy if he/she does
not automatically do so. The sooner the better to keep your tissues
from becoming tight, your joints from becoming stiff, and the pain
from setting in too much. Also, remember that you, as a consumer of
medical services(i.e., the patient), have the right to go where YOU
want to go for your rehab/ PT. Below is a brief explanation of the