What is physical therapy like? Is it very painful?

[Cupcake]

I start physical therapy tomorrow, and I'm nervous about it. I've never broken a bone before in my life, but after I got hit by that stupid car a month ago, I need to go because I fell on my right leg and broke my tibia, the bone that supports the weight on your leg when you walk that's right underneath the knee. Any experiences that any of you have had with physical therapy would be very helpful. If it's painful, I'd like to know, just be honest. I want the good, the bad, and the ugly, and I also want to know, what is it like? Like, what does a typical session feel like? Do they massage the injured area? Ice it, heat it? Thanks for reading, and sorry this is all on one line, but my computer does weird things with my threads so I'm trying to keep them simple and on one line so it doesn't screw up. You guys all rock and are amazing. I am thankful every day that SS exists, you are all like family to me. I truly missed SS when I first got hit by the car and couldn't go online because I was too doped up on pain meds to do much of anything but lie there and cry and wish I was dead. Was so nice to finally come back and to know that you were all waiting when I could return. Bye for now! Cupcake

 

[Johnnythefox]

I've had physical therapy in the past, it's not painful.
Depending on your needs, they will maybe do some stretching exercises, they certainly don't make you suffer unnecessary stress. They might recommend an exercise routine for you to strengthen the affected area.

 

[c824767]

If it is painful, I truly hope they will give you advil or something like that.

 

[schopenh]

Possibly one of the biggest rackets in healthcare. Something to do while your body heals naturally to make you feel emotionally better and to keep someone in a line if work. Physios are legitimised quacks.

 

[Soul]

There are lots of different forms of physical therapy. Some are really pleasant and none of them should be painful. If something hurts, ask the therapist to adjust accordingly.

I hope you get some of the "ahhh nice!" varieties

 

[Cupcake]

Oh, you guys are so awesome! Thanks for your replies. I feel less nervous about tomorrow now. Yes, I hope I get the "AAAAHHH" kind, too. I'm always up for a lil' massage.

There are lots of different forms of physical therapy. Some are really pleasant and none of them should be painful. If something hurts, ask the therapist to adjust accordingly.

I hope you get some of the "ahhh nice!" varieties