After 10 years of joint problems can one month of physical therapy "cure" me?

Question

An occupational doctor seems hopeful but I doubt it very much.

The joint pain I have is in my neck which affects the alignment of my ribs. My pelvis does not stay in place as well as several other vertebrae in several areas of my spine. Things just don't stay aligned and then nerves get pinched off and muscles get twisted. The neck pain causes major headaches much of the time and I've been to the chiropractor many many times throughout these 10 years and nothing has been a permanent fix.

Answer 1

The benefit of physical therapy at this point will be to first improve your mobility (soft tissue and joint) to allow your body to achieve proper alignment. Next, you can learn how to strengthen and utilize the core muscles to keep your body in it's most efficient position.

Answer 2

It sounds doubtful, but it depends on your problem and the skill of the doctor. I had a tailbone problem for about 15 years and 2 chiropractic adjustments in one week fixed it. Also I take nutritional products from Springtime inc (Joint Health for people) that takes care of a painful a ligament problem in a few days.

Answer 3

I've had joint problems for yrs and i am only 28.Listen No therapy will cure you ,it will only help loosen u up,and help you learn to cope with your pain. I suggest alot faith,exerise,keep in fair fit, and learn from days that r ur worse and what u done to help,,maybe a warm bath or a walk ,,a prayer,, ur friend christy

Answer 4

Without knowing more information, the answer is no, it cannot 'cure' you. Make you feel better for the short-term, maybe, but not cure you. What kind of joint pain are you having? Sounds like arthritis.

Answer 5

Go see a medical doctor. Sounds like theres more going on. If this has been going on this long you have problems that OT alone is not going to "cure"

Answer 6

Maybe not but you might get a lot of relief.