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October Is National Physical Therapy Month – Here Is Why It Matters

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Every October, we recognize National Physical Therapy Month — a time dedicated to acknowledging the role physical therapists play in helping people recover from injury, reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life through movement.

Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing chronic back or neck pain, looking to avoid long-term medication use, or wanting to stay active as you age, physical therapy provides a safe, evidence-based approach to improving function and reducing pain.

What Physical Therapy Can Help With

Treats the cause, not just the symptoms

PT looks at movement patterns, strength, posture, and joint function to identify and correct the root issue — not just cover pain.

Helps prevent or delay surgery

Many common orthopedic issues respond well to conservative treatment. If surgery is necessary, PT before and after greatly improves outcomes.

Provides Individualized Care

Programs are tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and functional demands — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Benefits You May Not Know About

  • Pain reduction and improved mobility
  • Better balance and fall prevention
  • Support for athletes returning to sport safely
  • Treatment for headaches, TMJ, vertigo, and dizziness
  • Strength and mobility for healthy aging
  • Reduced reliance on pain medication or injections

Physical therapy is not just for injury recovery — it is for anyone who wants to move better, stay active, and prevent future limitations.

You Don’t Have to “Live With It”

Stiffness, arthritis, postural pain, and age-related changes are common — but not inevitable. With the right plan, you can remain active without letting pain control your daily life.

National Physical Therapy Month is an ideal time to take the first step.

Schedule a Consultation - Functional Advantage Physical Therapy in Freeland, MI

If you are experiencing pain, mobility limitations, or recovering from an injury, a professional evaluation can help determine the most appropriate course of care.

Give us a call at 989-573-8588 or click here to fill out a short form to reserve your spot today!

Neil Sauer

Neil Sauer

Physical Therapist, Certified Health Coach and company owner Neil Sauer graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science. During that time he played four years of collegiate soccer. Neil earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2006. He has taken continuing education courses for Stanley Paris manual therapy techniques and a Gary Gray Functional Training course. He has also taken selective functional movement assessment courses with the North American Sports Medical Institute (NASMI). Neil’s treatment philosophy goes beyond reducing pain and restoring motion/mobility. He has a passion for health and wellness and for improving the quality of life of his clients, and works holistically with them to ensure their injuries do not reoccur and that his clients enjoy optimal functionality. He strives to help his patients live more active, mobile and healthy lives knowing that they don’t have to rely on pain medications, injections or surgery. In his personal life, he is married and has two sons. During spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, spending time outdoors and leading an active and healthy life. Neil also likes to read as much as possible when he finds/makes time. He primarily reads books on leadership, business and special forces. An avid exercise enthusiast, he continually works to improve his own health and wellness.
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