{"id":59213,"date":"2022-01-06T10:51:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T16:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=59213"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:42:15","slug":"post-covid-complications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/post-covid-complications\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-COVID complications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1422px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\" style=\"font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #0f172a; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; margin: 1.75rem 0 1.5rem 0;\">Post-COVID Complications: Why Years After Infection Patients Still Struggle with Persistent Symptoms<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">It has been several years since the world first faced the coronavirus pandemic. Back then, none of us could have predicted how long it would last or how profoundly it would affect nearly every aspect of our lives. Most importantly, we couldn\u2019t foresee the long-term health consequences millions of people would continue to face even many years after the initial infection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">Today, we have a much clearer picture of the lingering effects of COVID-19. Many patients continue to deal with persistent symptoms disrupting their everyday functioning. According to the World Health Organization, a significant portion of people infected with COVID-19 develop a long-lasting condition known as post COVID-19 condition (Long COVID).<br \/><a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/post-covid-19-condition-%28long-covid%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(WHO: Post COVID-19 Condition)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- INFO BOX 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0ea5e9; background-color: #f0f9ff; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600;\">Key Facts About Long COVID<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;\">Long-lasting post-viral complications can significantly limit daily activities and affect people of all ages.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Symptoms may last months or years.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Even mild or asymptomatic infections can lead to long-term issues.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Common symptoms include fatigue, chest pain, headaches, vertigo, and neurological issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">We asked <strong>Kris Krasowski<\/strong>, one of our physical therapists, about post-coronavirus complications and how <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/long-covid-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long COVID physical therapy \u00a0<\/a>can help.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">Kris, what has been your experience with long-term post-COVID symptoms?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> Over the last few years, we\u2019ve seen a growing number of patients struggling with long-lasting issues after COVID-19. Initially, we treated mainly older adults or people with chronic conditions. Today, we increasingly see young adults under 40 experiencing persistent symptoms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">Surprisingly, many of these individuals had no previous health problems. Even asymptomatic COVID-19 can result in symptoms that vary widely in type, intensity, and duration.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">What are the most common symptoms?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> The most frequent complaints include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and persistent coughing. We also see more muscle and joint pain in younger adults. COVID can impact the nervous system as well, causing numbness or tingling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">Other common issues include memory problems, changes in taste or smell, chronic headaches, and vertigo.<\/p>\n<p><!-- INFO BOX 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0ea5e9; background-color: #f0f9ff; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600;\">Common Post-COVID Symptoms We See at PDR<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Persistent fatigue<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Shortness of breath &amp; chest pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Muscle and joint pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Numbness or tingling<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Headaches \u2013 <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/headaches-and-tmj-problems\/\">learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Vertigo &amp; dizziness \u2013 <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/parkinson-vertigo-and-balance-problems\/\">learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Brain fog or memory issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">Can physical therapy help?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> Absolutely. Physical therapy is extremely effective. Using advanced manual therapy, we can improve the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems. One technique we frequently use is <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/counterstrain\/\">Fascial Counterstrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">We also use ultrasound and cold laser to reduce inflammation and relieve <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/abdominal-and-chest-dysfunction-treatment\/\">chest pain and breathing problems<\/a>, as well as neurological symptoms like numbness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">What about exercise?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> Exercise is essential. Personalized programs help patients regain strength, mobility, and endurance \u2014 especially those who were bedridden. Targeted breathing and strengthening exercises restore lung function and improve stamina.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">Any success stories?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> Yes. One of the most serious cases was a young man with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and numbness in his hands. After several sessions, his symptoms decreased significantly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">Another case involved a young woman with persistent chest pain. Using a combination of Fascial Counterstrain, ultrasound, cold laser, and exercise, we were able to eliminate her symptoms entirely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\">We also successfully treated milder cases with headaches or dizziness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 1rem 0; font-weight: 400;\">What should someone do if they suspect long-term complications?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;\"><strong>Kris:<\/strong> Start therapy early. The sooner treatment begins, the better the outcomes. If someone is unsure whether physical therapy will help, we encourage them to schedule a free consultation at our clinic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CTA BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e0f2fe; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;\">Still Struggling with Post-COVID Symptoms?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;\">Our therapists at PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center use advanced manual therapy and individualized exercise programs to support post-COVID recovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">Have questions? <a style=\"color: #0369a1; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When in February 2020, we heard for the first time about COVID-19, none of us expected it to have such an impact on our daily lives and, more importantly, on our health. 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