Pain is a truly interesting concept. Like emotions, it is purely individual to a person.
Pain can be hard to describe at times and everyone will have a unique experience, even if they have a similar injury. But, why is that? There have been great leaps forward in pain science over the last decade and we are beginning to understand its mechanisms more than ever. We now know that pain is signal that is designed to alert our bodies to potential tissue damage but there is no direct link to the amount of pain we can experience to the amount of damage that may occur.
Treatment for Persistent pain includes:
- Thorough assessment of your condition and current functional levels
- Education is a key component on managing your persistent pain, this includes:
- Understanding your pain
- Managing flare ups
- Goal setting and Pacing
- Hands on manual therapy to assist lowering pain levels, when required
- Introduction of gentle movement and exercise to assist in helping you return to activities that matter to you most
- Regular contact with your relevant treatment team and support networks
How Physiotherapy Can Help Persistent Pain
It’s common for people who live with persistent pain to avoid too much standing, bending, or moving around in general. This, however, can cause muscle loss, stiffness, and weakness, which is the opposite of what individuals experiencing persistent pain need. Exercising, stretching, and engaging in general movement can often help alleviate pain and enhance function in areas that are affected by pain.
Physiotherapy can help individuals get moving safely. The physiotherapists at NQ Physio work across musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practices to help individuals build from small steps, to achieving big goals, over time.
Through a thorough initial assessment, your NQ Physiotherapist will provide an effective and tailored treatment plan for your pain condition, working towards a better quality of life.