Choose Your Therapy Providers Well
I look for therapy providers first through what is available on my health plan, then research reviews on the ones that come up.
If a type of therapy is not covered by my health plan, I research for similar issue reviews and in area I would be willing to drive to. I look for reviews and comments from clients.
Once I narrow my search, I call the facility and ask a lot of questions, including the cost. I ask of their success rate for my issue and how many sessions are suggested. I will then book one appointment to see if I am comfortable and confidant of the therapy and person.
If I feel an improvement right away, I will go back. If I do not feel anything of benefit, I might try it another session or try a different therapist.
I tried a chiropractor from a recommendation from my acupuncturist. He was very good. Other providers are good to ask for their referrals.
I needed a physical therapist shortly after my surgery, but being during COVID, there were closed offices all over. There was only one PT office that was open with a reasonable drive that took my insurance. I was assigned the main therapist and he was very good. Then after a while my insurance dropped his facility and I had to find another therapist. I’ve been able to stay with that one from then on. The good thing is I can combine what I learned from the first therapist and add the new workouts.
I needed a massage therapist more recently and went through the same search process. I have to pay out of pocket because insurance doesn’t cover it. It has been working out very well. I felt improvement right away and she told me how we can tackle the pain issue, as well as the tight, rigid areas. The other day I had a new exercise and was very sore but after the massage (targeting the pain areas and connections to them) I felt so much better and still do after a few days. It’s also a plus when the therapist knows the names of the muscles you throw at her. If a massage or other therapist does not know the muscles of the body, it’s a red flag.
Just do your research and find the right care therapist. Make sure to look for reviews to see if there are any issues or if highly recommended to give best results. Choose your therapy providers well.
PR