Lifting Injuries
- Are you worried when lifting something, and pain doesn't go away no matter what you do?
- Are you frustrated that your current pain relief methods aren't working?
- Are you having to slow down or quit lifting altogether?
- Are you still looking for a long-term solution so you can enjoy your favorite exercises?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you are in the right place!
- “Rest it” and it'll be fine (then months later, they're still hurting...).
- This is just how it goes when you age.
- Take more pills to ease the pain.
- All you can do is give up lifting.
The Truth Is...
- It's pointless resting it. You might experience a brief moment of relief, but when you get back to training, you'll be suffering from lifting pain once again!
- Lifting injuries are not more common as you age.
- Not only are pain pills addicting, but they're also dangerous and can lead to various other issues within your body.
- Changing your lifting routine is not the only option. It’s just the only option your family doctor can recommend.
At UpSlope Physical Therapy & Performance, We Help Lifter get back on the course.
It can be very confusing to decide exactly what you should do if you have pain with lifting. You’ve likely heard a lot of options such as…
- A family member tells you to try a certain stretch
- A colleague mentions going to a massage therapist
- The “experts” on YouTube recommend doing a certain exercise
- A friend suggests going to a yoga class
- All while the doctor tells you to rest
Deciding what to do next can be scary and exhausting with all the different options available, but inaction is even worse.
Analysis paralysis is a real phenomenon that prevents people from moving forward. If you’re feeling stuck, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
When It Comes To Solving Something Serious Like a Lifting Injury…
You must select the appropriate healthcare provider for you. If you don’t, you may end up with dangerous surgery (when it wasn’t required) or be addicted to painkillers for the rest of your life.
Getting the “least-invasive”, “most natural” therapy is CRITICAL in preventing your pain from returning.
In order to achieve this, you must find a provider who is willing not only to treat the pain, but also discover its root cause. Once the source of the issue is remedied, your problems will be solved permanently.
At UpSlope PT & Performance we’ve created a 3 step process to get rid of your pain AND make sure it doesn’t come back again.
Step #1 - We Want To Listen To Your Story
The healthcare system is quite inconvenient. You wait weeks, if not months, for an appointment only to be ushered into a room before the doctors have to dash off to the next patient, leaving you sitting there wondering what exactly occurred.
Most physical therapy clinics unfortunately operate in a way that is not conducive to healing. They are usually overbooked and rushed, meaning your therapist likely doesn’t have the time to actually focus on where you’re hurting.
This is why our first step is to listen to your story.
Working with various people suffering from lifting pain, we have observed that everyone is unique. Each person’s body, history and type of pain differs from the next.
That is why our first step is to have an open discussion and give you the opportunity to tell your story. We can then acquire a thorough understanding of what’s going on, not just in your body, but also how it’s impacting your life.
Step #2 - Find Out WHY The Pain With Lifting Started
If you’ve ever looked up your symptoms online or been to the doctor for an ailment, you may have left with a medical term or diagnosis. This can be overwhelming, especially if you’re told that resting, taking painkillers, or surgery are your only options.
Those things don’t always provide immediate relief, but they aren’t addressing the issue that prompted it in the first place. Every person’s cause of lifting discomfort is different. There is no one who has the same problem caused by the same thing as another person.
We strive to identify the unique source of your pain so that not only does your discomfort go away, but it STAYS AWAY! We realize that you might still be doubtful or unsure whether physical therapy is appropriate for you. That’s why we designed our Discovery Visit.
Our Discovery Visits are meant specifically for those people who are skeptical, unsure, or have even been let down in the past. During the Discovery Visit you’ll find out what’s wrong, how long it’s going to take to fix it, and give you peace of mind that your problem can be fixed naturally!
Step #3 - Get Rid Of The Pain & Keep It From Coming Back
This is when the big transformation occurs. We develop a personalized plan that allows you to…
…Lift with peace of mind, knowing the pain won’t come back.
…Be able to get back to your favorite exercises.
…Restart your pre-injury lifting program.
Our best clients are those who are motivated and ready to win back their active lifestyle. (Even if they feel stuck right now!)
Want to know more about our availability and costs before making any commitment to coming in?
You don’t have to sacrifice the runs you love over problems that can be fixed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brady Hoffmann PT, DPT, ATC, XPS, Cert. DN
Founder of UpSlope Physical Therapy & Performance
