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What types of pain can be treated using virtual physical therapy?

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You might have heard about virtual physical therapy from a friend, family member or trusted physician. It’s also likely that you’ve pondered how this service could help you.

Virtual physical therapy goes by several other names, including telehealth physical therapy and tele PT. There are many different types of musculoskeletal pain that this service can help people address. In this way, it has a lot in common with in-person physical therapy, but the difference is that tele PT occurs while you’re in your home working with a clinician over a secure video link.

Three types of musculoskeletal pain that virtual physical therapy can address

There are many types of musculoskeletal pain, but there are three that are generally considered to be the most common. Fortunately, tele PT can help treat these three common types of pain, which include:

  1. Lower back pain — Pain in the lower back is widely considered to be one of the most common types of pain. The reason? Medical research reveals that up to 31 million Americans have lower back pain at this very moment. It’s also likely that you or someone you know has struggled with this type of pain. Tele PT sessions allow you to work with a certified physical therapist to address the source of your lower back pain.
  1. Neck pain — Another type of spine-related pain that is common is neck pain. Poor posture and overused neck muscles are common triggers for neck pain. It’s estimated that up to 50% of people develop neck pain annually, and this means that there are plenty of people who could benefit from tele PT for their neck pain.
  1. Shoulder pain — It’s far more common to develop shoulder pain than you might think. The medical research into this type of pain shows that up to 70% of people develop shoulder pain in their lifetime. A physical therapist can determine the source of your pain by meeting with you virtually. These specialists can also help you find effective ways to treat your shoulder pain without having to leave your home.

Find virtual physical therapy for your musculoskeletal pain at Agile Virtual PT

Keen to find a virtual physical therapy provider that can help you address these top three types of pain? Excellent! One of the main goals of our Agile Virtual PT team is to help you find ways to reduce your pain. Our experienced clinicians can meet with you virtually via a secure online video feed, and we’ve been told that 93% of our patients feel less pain after working with us. Our team even offers free virtual screenings designed to help people discover the source of their pain and how tele PT can help them. Contact our team today for more information about all of our pain-reducing services or to schedule your initial virtual appointment