Physical therapy isn’t meant to be painful. Your progress may seem very slow at first, but it will be safe. For individuals who are injured or already have chronic pain treatment, adding in physical therapy can be challenging or even seem too hard. But further muscle degeneration through a lack of use is worse than feeling sore after stretching or a deep tissue massage. Muscle and ligament rebuilding and repair take time. Sometimes they need more time to heal than a broken bone. The important thing is to get stronger. Don’t give up. We will be cheering you on.