You don’t have to live with it. You can be normal again. As injuries heal, pain usually becomes less severe, but chronic pain is different. It’s not all in your head, your body is continuing to send pain signals to your brain, even if there are no longer damaged tissues. We can help.
Schedule an appointmentChronic pain is defined as pain that is present for more than 6 months and extends beyond the expected healing time of an injury. It can be the result of a previous injury like a muscle strain or an ongoing process like arthritis, but can sometimes occur without a known reason. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can limit an individual’s ability to complete daily activities. Growing research supports that the underlying cause of these symptoms are due to central sensitization (increased sensitivity of the central nervous system).
Common types of chronic pain include lower back pain, pelvic pain, headaches, and arthritis pain. Chronic pain affects more than 1 billion people in the world. It’s both a global and multifactorial problem.
Physical therapy is recommended as a first line treatment for chronic pain by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in their urge to reduce the use of opioids in favor of safer alternatives for chronic pain. The benefits of physical therapy include decreased pain, improved mobility, and increased independence as well as reduced risk of other health problems.
As each patient's case is unique, a customized treatment plan will be crafted following a comprehensive evaluation by our physical therapists aimed at determining the underlying cause of your pain. This examination may include screening the upper and lower quarter as well as assessing the sensitivity of your nerves. Services may include:
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