Physical Medicine

Physical medicine concentrates on holistic healthcare without invasive treatments or medications. At Acemed Seattle PLLC in Woodinville, Washington, their doctors offer comprehensive physical medicine services to help improve the health and wellness of their patients. To learn more, call Acemed Seattle PLLC or book an appointment online today. 

What is physical medicine?

If you’ve lost mobility because of illness, injury, or surgery, physical medicine can restore your function and range of motion. Also called physiatry, physical medicine doctors specialize in the treatment of muscles, ligaments, bones, tissues, and joints using physical manipulation methods rather than medicine.

The goal of physical medicine therapy is to eradicate your pain, weakness, and numbness in order to help you thrive physically, psychologically, and socially.

What conditions does physical medicine treat?

Physical medicine doctors like those at Acemed Seattle PLLC can diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of conditions, such as:

• Back pain
• Knee injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Chronic headaches
• Sports injuries
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Herniated discs
• Muscle pain
• Stroke
• Multiple sclerosis
• Osteoporosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Arthritis

If you have an injury or some other form of physical ailment, contact the team at Acemed Seattle PLLC. 

What treatments are used in physical medicine?

The scope of physical medicine covers a wide range of treatment options. Each modality aims to help you fully recover from your accident or illness to regain your quality of life. Common diagnostic and treatment protocols used within the field of physical medicine include:

• Biopharmaceutical injections
• X-rays
• MRIs
• Osteopathic manipulation
• Electromyography
• Nerve conduction studies
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Spinal therapeutic manipulation
• Cognitive therapy

The skilled physicians at Acemed Seattle PLLC use the latest treatments and diagnostic technology to help get to the root cause of your symptoms. 

When should I see a physical medicine specialist?

The team at Acemed Seattle PLLC treats adult patients of all ages. You should seek care from one of their physical medicine specialists if:

• You’re injured and have lost bodily function
• You’ve recently had surgery
• You’ve had a stroke
• An illness has diminished your range of motion or endurance
• You suffer from chronic pain
• You’re an amputee
• You have a pinched nerve
• You suffer from a pelvic floor disorder
• You have carpal tunnel syndrome
• You’re going through cancer treatments
• You have fibromyalgia

If you have concerns about your physical health, contact Acemed Seattle PLLC to request an appointment.

Can physical medicine work with other types of treatment?

Yes, physical medicine is often only one part of a comprehensive plan to improve your overall health. In concert with your physical medicine program, the team at Acemed Seattle PLLC may recommend physical rehabilitation, massage therapy, and chiropractic care as part of your total integrated wellness plan.

Physical medicine offers therapeutic, effective, and safe relief. For full-service physical medicine expertise and care, call Acemed Seattle PLLC for a consultation or book an appointment online today.