Does Physical Therapy Hurt?

Physical therapy is not meant to hurt, but to relieve pain! There is a chance, however, as you restore your mobility that your pain levels will fluctuate. Good communication with our Doctor of Physical Therapy will help minimize any discomfort. Like you, we also want you on your way to full pain relief and back to normal activities as soon as possible.

You might experience some temporary soreness from using muscles that are weakened or recovering. Rest assured that this is a normal response to physical therapy treatment and not a cause for concern.