Physical therapy for your knee should not feel like a chore. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we work hard to craft every physical therapy plan to fit seamlessly into the lives of our patients. Every care plan is unique, and residents of Toms River should check out Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Toms River to get started today.
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, physical therapy goes far beyond traditional therapy. We employ expert physical therapists, hand therapists, and occupational therapists that work together to help every patient meet their goals. While this is not an extensive list of our services, at each of our 27 locations we offer specialization in the following areas:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
If your condition does not fall into one of these categories but you are wondering whether physical therapy may still benefit you, you are not alone. Many of our patients come to Twin Boro Physical Therapy for a free consultation to ask questions, discuss options, and receive advice about their next steps. If you are outside the scope of our care, our experts will advise your next step.
Feeling Sore After A Workout—Is This Normal?
After a difficult workout, it is not uncommon to experience aches and pains in your muscles. When you work your muscles intensely, you create microscopic tears in the muscles that the body then works to repair. At this stage, your muscles may feel a bit swollen due to the inflammation in the tissue, and it is not uncommon to feel bloated. When your muscles are repairing after being sore, the fibers are essentially being rebuilt to be tougher and stronger. This is your body’s way of preparing your muscles to be able to withstand the stress you put on them without being as sore the next time you perform the same activity. Over time, your muscles will continue to get stronger, and soon enough, you will be leveling up even more!
While many people equate this bloated feeling to their workout “not working,” it is actually just the opposite. Your body has to adjust to your new training regimen and routine, and it will take time for your muscles and body to get used to the new activity or new intensity. During this period, it is important to drink lots of water, eat healthily, give yourself lots of rest, and stay consistent!
When Is It Normal To Feel Sore?
Depending on your current fitness levels and routine, what will lead your muscles to become sore will vary greatly. However, the following changes often lead to muscle soreness:
- Trying to new activity that requires activation and use of muscles you don’t normally use
- Increasing the intensity of a current activity. For example, lifting heavier weights.
- Increasing the repetition of a current activity. For example, biking 3 times per week instead of 1.
- Exercising while you are sick, sleep deprived, or otherwise fatigued.
When Is Soreness A Problem?
Soreness is a problem when the pain begins during or immediately after an exercise (soreness should generally begin 8-24 hours later), when it is accompanied by severe pain or loss of motion, dark urine, or extreme swelling. In any of these cases, you may have damaged a muscle or other tissue within your body and should seek medical attention.
Ready to Begin?
Let’s get started on physical therapy for your knee! At Twin Boro Physical Therapy in Toms River, residents can feel confident in trusting our expert professionals with their rehabilitation journey. To get started today, call 732.554.0622 or visit our website.
