Physical Medicine in Lakewood, WA

Lakewood Natural Medicine and Chiropractic

Physical Medicine Professionals and Doctor in Lakewood, WA

Physical medicine is an important part of a treatment plan for many conditions. Also called physiotherapy, physical medicine is used effectively in helping injured workers return to the workforce, people suffering from arthritis and people recovering from surgery among other injuries and conditions.

Custom exercise and stretching programs help the body heal after an injury

Exercises may vary or change from patient to patient, but the goal is always the same. The aim of a rehabilitation program is to regain pre-injury levels in all aspects of physical fitness. Correction of muscle imbalance problems around the shoulder, hip or knee are addressed effectively with exercise rehabilitation guided by a trained professional. Core stability muscles are also an important part of the treatment of chronic lower back pain.

A full rehabilitation and strengthening program is essential to ensure full recovery and in order to prevent further injury or re-injury. These exercises sometimes include muscle stretching, joint mobility exercises or muscle strengthening exercises.

Benefits of exercise rehabilitation:

  • Reduces or eliminates pain
  • Can help avoid surgery
  • Improves mobility
  • Recover from or prevent sports injuries
  • Improves balance
  • Manages diabetes and vascular conditions
  • Helps manage and prevent health issues due to aging

Exercise rehabilitation helps to improve flexibility and balance

Flexibility is the ability to extend or stretch without breaking. The term is usually used to describe muscles but can also be used to describe a movement involving a number of muscles. In addition to physiotherapy building muscle strength and aiding in recovery, these exercises can also improve flexibility. Improving flexibility is a vital part of maintaining a sound body. Balance can be difficult for the body after time regardless if you are injured or not. The body sometimes works to compensate for weak areas. This can throw the body off-balance from something as simple as daily activities.

Office Hours

Mon: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Tues: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Thurs: Closed
Fri: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM – 12:00PM by Appointment
Sun: Closed

Address:

8909 Gravelly Lake Dr SW Ste B
Lakewood, WA 98499

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