Tag: Physical Therapy

Butte physical therapists outline opioid alternatives

by Jayda McClendon Tuesday, November 19th 2019 A five-year report from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Montana Board of Pharmacy shows a decline in opioid prescription rates. However, physicians in Butte say physical therapy should still be considered an option when treating chronic pain. (Photo: SBG) BUTTE, Mont. —…

What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome? Pain is your body’s normal reaction to an injury or illness, a warning that something is wrong. When your body heals, you usually stop hurting. But for many people, pain continues long after its cause is gone. When it lasts for 3 to 6 months or more, it’s called chronic…