Have you been feeling less than your best lately? Are you finding it difficult to lift heavy objects or do things that require decent amounts of strength, even when you’re trying your hardest? If so, you might be dealing with muscle weakness issues.
Our muscles need to be exercised and stretched daily to perform at their highest. Sometimes we experience reduced muscle strength when we are ill or need to rest, and other times it can be a sign of something deeper that you should seek medical attention for.
Partners in Physical Therapy in Lake Charles’s physical therapists are skilled professionals who can help if you’re experiencing muscle weakness and low levels of strength. Contact our clinic today to schedule an appointment so we can get you back to feeling your best.
Why are my muscles feeling weak?
Although muscle weakness can be the result of a strenuous workout or being sick with the flu or cold, there are still several reasons why you may be experiencing it.
Some common conditions that may result in muscle weakness include:
- Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy
- Autoimmune diseases such as Gullian-Barré syndrome
- Thyroid conditions
- Strokes
- Herniated discs
- Nerve damage
- Hypotonia
- Complications from illnesses such as polio or rheumatic fever
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Magnesium deficiency
- Elevated calcium levels in the blood
Unless you have been diagnosed with any of these by a doctor, it’s a good idea not to jump to conclusions and assume anything. Allow a licensed professional to assess your condition first, and from there, a physical therapist at Partners in Physical Therapy can begin working one on one with you to help restore and maintain as much muscular strength as possible.
How can physical therapy help strengthen my muscles?
Many individuals wrongfully assume that physical therapy can only benefit patients with injuries from sports, work-related incidents, car accidents, or those who are recovering from surgical operations. This isn’t true, however!
Physical therapists are skilled movement specialists who can also treat cases of muscle weakness and atrophy. At Partners in Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will be more than happy to assess your condition and work with you (and your primary care physician) to create a plan of action to reduce any pain you may be feeling, and build your strength levels up as much as possible.
At your initial appointment with your physical therapist, you’ll be asked questions about your muscle weakness, including which muscles are affected and how long you’ve been experiencing reduced strength. They may check your reflexes and muscle tone as well.
From there, they will create a unique treatment plan full of therapeutic methods to help you. For example, your physical therapy treatment may include dynamic exercises to improve your mobility and overall quality of life if you have conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
Your Lake Charles therapist will work with you to strengthen muscles that have become weak from lack of use through stretching and range of motion exercises. This can also help to decrease muscle stiffness as well.
Call Partners in Physical Therapy for an appointment
If you or a loved one is experiencing muscle weakness, know that help is available. Contact Partners in Physical Therapy in Lake Charles to learn more about our holistic approach to muscle strengthening and injury prevention. We’re here to help you return to the strongest, healthiest version of you!
