As an educated consumer and patient, Action Physical Therapy wants you to be wary of some of the realities out there in the community today. This section is a basic compilation of situations that should make you skeptical and help you properly select your healthcare provider.

Be Wary of Medical Providers
• Be wary of doctors who say "the pain is in your head". Although there are psychological factors to pain like anxiety, stress, and depression, there is almost always a physical component to your pain. Make sure to work with someone who will help you do this detective work.
• Be wary of doctors who don't work as a team with Physical Therapists and other caregivers. Often times there are multiple aspects to the root causes of your pain and you need a multi-strategical approach.
• Be wary of Physical Therapists who only use ice/heat or electrical stim. This is not the only thing Physical Therapists are meant to do!
• Be wary of Physical Therapists who only give you massage therapy WITHOUT exercise instruction, injury prevention, and self-help tips. These are critical components of your long term success.