I had bursitis in the hip for years. Ultrasound, cortisone, massage, heat, nothing worked. Rest helped a little but that made arthritis worse. The orthopedic physician wanted to do surgery, but I persuaded him to let me try physical therapy again. This PT suggested ASTYM. My hip was black and blue afterwards but I began to have relief by the third treatment. After 6 I was pain free. Delighted, I asked for a referral for my shoulder. I had surgery some 20 years ago and had adhesians and could not have full range of the arm. The PT worked mostly on the chest muscles. Result: 15% greater range of motion. I am very pleased. I give out pamphlets at my health club, to my masseuse, and to all my friends.
Comment Reply
I had bursitis in the hip for years. Ultrasound, cortisone, massage, heat, nothing worked. Rest helped a little but that made arthritis worse. The orthopedic physician wanted to do surgery, but I persuaded him to let me try physical therapy again. This PT suggested ASTYM. My hip was black and blue afterwards but I began to have relief by the third treatment. After 6 I was pain free. Delighted, I asked for a referral for my shoulder. I had surgery some 20 years ago and had adhesians and could not have full range of the arm. The PT worked mostly on the chest muscles. Result: 15% greater range of motion. I am very pleased. I give out pamphlets at my health club, to my masseuse, and to all my friends.
August 25, 2010 - 11:43amThis Comment
Reply