When other treatments don’t work, it’s easy to feel defeated and hopeless about your chronic pain or injury. Often, the options for managing or treating pain and injuries are limited and only focus on the symptom of the problem (the pain) rather than the root of the problem (a dysfunction in the body). Simply masking the pain won’t lead to long-term pain relief. The only way to truly rid the body of chronic pain is to find the source of the dysfunction in the body and restore healthy function, which is why manual therapy is such a successful modality of pain management. When Michele found RIOT Manual Therapy, she discovered how important treating the root of your pain is to long-term vitality and activity.
Michele’s Road To Recovery
Michele moved from Arizona to Utah, excited to continue her active lifestyle. As a mother of 5, she was already active, caring for her young children, but fundamental to her identity was her active lifestyle. Biking, running, hiking, water skiing, skiing, and other recreational activities kept Michele happy and full of life and energy. But her knees started to hurt, and after consulting with several doctors, she was informed that her knees were so badly bruised she’d likely never run again. In fact, her doctors “didn’t know what to do.” Her confidence, joy, and zest for life were waning with her inability to live her active, busy lifestyle.
A family member referred Michele to RIOT Manual Therapy. Her desperation made her give manual therapy a shot, although even though she was hopeful, Michele states, “I was skeptical.” After all, doctors had told her there was nothing to be done. In a last-ditch effort to get her life back, she “…came in to see if a miracle could happen.” Michele was surprised by the personalized care she got at RIOT Manual Therapy, including the in-depth intake appointment and customized plan for daily stretching at home. She was dedicated to her recovery, completing workouts at home with consistency and going to her manual therapy appointments.
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After her hard work, Michele found that “I was able to start running again without any pain.” For Michele, the joy of running without pain was more than just a physical achievement; it was an emotional gift as well. Tearing up, Michele stated that RIOT Manual Therapy “helped me regain my confidence and who I was.”
A little while later, Michele found that her arm suddenly went numb, and her hand turned blue from lack of blood flow. Alarmed, she asked doctors what could be done to restore function to her arm, not only for her active lifestyle. She couldn’t dress herself, brush her hair, or, most heartbreakingly, hold her baby. However, doctors offered dry needling or electrode stimulation to treat her numbness, and even those options weren’t likely to help. So, she went back to RIOT Manual Therapy.
In just a few sessions, Michele saw an improvement in her grip and function. After a couple of weeks of intense treatment and dedication on Michele’s part, she was delighted to find that she had complete restoration of function in her arm. After months of no answers and no hope, she was finally able to hold her baby again.
Michele’s journey is absolutely a testimonial of the incredible physical benefits of manual therapy, but perhaps as important (if not more) was the emotional healing she experienced. A life without the joy of hiking, biking, running, and playing with her kids was unimaginable for Michele, and before RIOT Manual Therapy, that was the reality she faced. As she healed both her knees and her arm, not only was her life restored, but her confidence, joy, and hope for the future were as well.
Why Choose RIOT Manual Therapy?
Manual therapy is a modality that addresses the body as a single unit. By approaching the body as a unit, we can look at how the nervous system, skeletal system, and muscles work together and, in the case of other pain management treatments, where they don’t work together.
Remember, pain is an alert system that informs us that there is dysfunction somewhere in the body. By sourcing that dysfunction, we can treat the root of the pain, leading to long-term relief.
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At RIOT Manual Therapy, we have combined decades of experience, exceptional training and certifications, and a passion for helping people find healing. From your intake appointment, where we complete an in-depth analysis of your health history and body function, to the customized home workout plans we create for each client. As Michele said, our “goal is to help you heal.”
The Benefits of Holistic Treatment
One of the difficulties with living an active lifestyle is that it can actually exacerbate your pain/symptoms if you have dysfunction. The more you move a dysfunctional body, the more you can increase the damage and cause more compensation throughout the body. Of course, living an active lifestyle is not only better for your physical health and longevity, but it also leads to a lower risk of many diseases and better mental health.
A major goal of manual therapy is to restore function to the body as a whole so that it’s easy and less painful to keep up with the activities you love, whether it’s triathlons, chasing young kids, or keeping up with the busy lives of your family. Regardless of what your long-term goals are, manual therapy can offer a holistic way to achieve long-term relief and improve your mental health.
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The emotional component of chronic pain can’t be understated: nothing feels as debilitating to the human spirit as pain that seemingly can’t be treated. That’s why our work at RIOT Manual Therapy is so important- we treat the root of your physical pain so you can start to heal the emotional pain. Michele’s story showcases how important physical health is to emotional well-being. When Michele was able to run without pain and hold her baby again, the emotional toll of losing function in her arm and the pain in her knees was released.
“Never Hesitate To Come In”
Michele is right when she says, “Never hesitate to come in.” If you have pain, lack of mobility, or concerns about how your body is functioning, call us and find out if we can help. Michele found RIOT Manual Therapy early in life, giving her many years of excellent health and well-being, giving her confidence and life back.
Your life is worth living to the fullest, and your body wants to be restored to its natural functioning state. With the right team and dedication, you can see results like Michele’s and get back to living your life. Contact us to schedule an appointment today to find out if RIOT Manual Therapy can help you find long-term results!