By any chance, have your friends told you that their insurance company required them to have a certain amount of physical therapy before they would authorize surgery? Why do you think that they do that? You may assume that they are trying to save money. But perhaps they are also trying to pursue an alternative that will give a better outcome for the patient.

Studies have shown that physical therapy can be as effective as surgery in providing pain relief for some lower back conditions, such as spinal stenosis. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study that found physical therapy to be as effective as surgery for treating meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis.

New studies show that physical therapy is just as good as, if not better than, surgery in most cases. There are many benefits to physical therapy vs surgery that make it a better treatment option, but you must choose the best option for based on your individual circumstances.

If you come in for a consultation at our office, we can advise you of your choices. If an MRI and a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon are warranted, we will advise you of that. However, perhaps surgery can be avoided.

Advanced Medical of Florida provides you with the medical care you need.  For more information, go to our web site http://www.amfhealthcare.com or call (727) 408-5222.