Treating pain has never been easier

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 50 million Americans have chronic pain. Since 2001, September has been named National Pain Awareness Month by The American Chronic Pain Association. Each year there is an increase in overall awareness surrounding pain and how to treat it, and a brighter light is shown on this immense public health issue it affects.

Physical therapy first is key.

Pain becomes intertwined with people’s day-to-day lives including work, mental health and overall physical health. Unfortunately, some of the widely adopted treatments for pain include addictive opiates, unnecessary procedures, and surgery. That is why treating pain early is crucial. And it can be done non invasively with physical therapy.

The CDC recommends exercise therapy, physical therapy’s primary treatment, as the first treatment for musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. The use of physical therapy can both treat and prevent pain while reducing the risk of an opioid reliant recovery. According to the NIH, 21% to 29% of patients misuse their opioid prescriptions for pain, and this results in 17,000 deaths annually.

As an alternative to opioids, surgeries and other procedures, physical therapy is also a preventative form of treatment that can simultaneously strengthen and support functionality and mobility.

How to access early physical therapy.

Are your employees able to access physical therapy quickly before their pain turns chronic? Accessibility can be a problem. Less than 25% of the population have access to traditional physical therapy care, according to data obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s National Provider Identifier Registry and the Physician Compare database.

However, thanks to technology and companies like Physera, access to care shouldn’t be a problem. We’ve seen the benefits of early access to physical therapy and the measurably better outcomes such as a 41% deduction in lumbar spine surgeries and 43% less chance of needing advanced imaging.

Start treating and preventing pain now.

Physera is committed to an optimized care pathway and helping people get ahead of their pain and find relief from living a life full of pain. Our evidence-based virtual physical therapy is individualized treatment programs, as managed by a licensed physical therapist, and can reduce or eliminate any need for further treatment and cut related costs by at least 30%.

The time is now to equip your employees with knowledge surrounding their pain and how they can live a pain-free life. Doing nothing is no longer an option when it comes to pain.

Learn how Physera can help address aches and pains in your organization and schedule a meeting here.