Tell me if any of these are you ---
"I developed this lower back pain from sitting all day so I went to my Doctor and they were no help. 6 months later I still have it, and have been too lazy to go get my MRI."
"My hamstring has been bothering me for a while and now I can feel it during the whole yoga class. I got an MRI and they said that nothing's wrong but it's still there and getting worse.""My neck kills me from sitting all day and looking at a computer screen. My doctor wanted to give me pain medication but I refused to take it."
What most of these people failed to realize is that if they choose Physical Therapy first then they wouldn't be in this predicament.
I totally understand it. Most people think that when they're in pain they really have two options -- #1 Deal with it or #2 Go see their doctor.
Unless it gets really bad most people end up choosing #1 because let's face it -- who has time to sit in a waiting room to get a non-answer from their Doctor?! Our current view on the healthcare system is atrocious and that's why we're here trying to fix it!!
Stop going through the process of seeing your PCP, getting an MRI, then another appointment to determine what's wrong. By choosing Physical Therapy first, you can determine what happened and what the severity is of your injury. Insights from an MRI can be useful at some points, but a Physical Therpaist can use orthopedic testing to determine if you have any torn, sprained, or llaxed ligaments just like an MRI can. And too be honest, going to PT is a lot cheaper than an MRI..
Speaking of going to see your primary or an MRI -- who actually has time for that? Choosing PT first and especially at Ripple we are on time, every time. If your appointment is at 5, you'll be seen at 5. We all know that if you have an appointment with your doctor or anything to do with the hospital you have to allocate hours. Just typing this makes me frustrated. Our direct pay Physical Therapy model allows for 1 on 1, on time 60 minute sessions so you never have to wait or waste your precious time.
MRI's are confusing. Spending 5 minutes with your doctor as he looks at your chart and tells you what's wrong all while having one foot out the door is confusing.
Our Physical Therapists spend the full 60-minute session with you. We educate you during the initial evaluation on what we're doing, why we are doing it, and what findings we have. Choosing PT first will give you a plan of care based on you and not your injury during your first session. No confusion on what you need to do, ever. We think of our Physical Therapists as more of coaches and that they not only take care of your pain and injuries, but also take hold of your whole health and wellness plan.
Physical Therapy is changing, and us here at Ripple Boston are leading the way.
You're busy, you don't have time to waste so stop going to your doctor, opting for MRIs, and spending hours in a waiting room. Instead, choose PT first and get immediate answers, relief, and a plan of action that can change your life!
Ready? Take step #1 by booking a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. During this call, you and Jeremy will discuss why you're thinking about getting an MRI and how we can help instead. Let's go!