Some Physical Therapist's are as you describe. Some places are like warehouse where the PT goes from patient to patient and you are seen by assistants for various treatments. Then they have you and other patients doing exercises while they chat with someone else.
However, there are physical therapists who spend the entire hour with just you doing physical manipulation where you need it, using treatments that are helpful and when you are ready teaching you what to do so you can participate in your treatment.
My PT has helped with my neuropathy which is probably caused by my lumbar spine. I too have degenerative disks and herniations but I have not had back surgery.
A good PT would let you know what exercises would be indicated for you, if core strengthening would help and also make sure you did the exercises correctly.
I suggest doing some research. If you find yourself in a warehouse set up you can go somewhere else. It is definitely worth trying.
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Originally Posted by itburns
My neurologist recommended I go to physical therapy. Its my assumption that therapists are glorified personal trainers who babysit. If PN resolves or pain goes away it would have left on its own in time regardless.
However I will still go because I will try anything at this point to reduce symptoms even by a little bit. My spine has several herniated and degenerative discs. Have had multiple back surgeries and the PN started after my last one. Maybe strengthening my "core" will alleviate some of the pressure on the discs but I assume the damage has been done on my nerves and the parasthesia is permanent. I've been having a really tough time dealing with symptoms lately. I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying your holiday.
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