Chronic Pain Treatment

Chronic pain can persist for months to years and not only it affects your work life but also creates an imbalance in your personal and social life. Our approach at Magnus Rehab is to treat the root cause of your pain, not just an isolated injury. We offer a variety of personalized, one-on-one treatments to ensure our patients’ long-term health and wellness. We will help our patients to improve their quality of life.

Chronic pain continues after the body healed from its actual cause. It is a highly prevalent, complex & challenging symptom.

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Causes of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than 12 weeks. Although the cause of chronic pain is unclear and there can be a number of factors involved, here are some potential causes:

Injuries: chronic pain can be a result of an injury that has not fully or properly healed or an injury that leads to chronic inflammation.

Medical conditions: chronic pain can be a symptom of certain medical conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Nerve damage: chronic pain can be caused by nerve damage as a result of diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or other conditions.

Poor posture or ergonomics: chronic pain can be caused by poor posture or repetitive motions, such as prolonged sitting or standing.

Living with chronic pain can be frustrating, physiotherapy can be an effective treatment. Physio has many techniques and modalities to help reduce pain so you can return to your daily activities.

The categorization of chronic pain is as follows:

Primary chronic pain
Chronic pain associated with any disease
Post-surgical & post-traumatic chronic pain
Neuropathic chronic pain
Psycho-somatic chronic pain
Musculoskeletal chronic pain
Visceral chronic pain
Muscle injury

Mechanical Compression pain ( Disc bulging, spinal compression, tumor, etc.)

There are various causes of chronic pain such as overuse injuries, workplace injuries, inflammatory and non-inflammatory diseases (like fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc.), motor vehicle accidents & many more.

Chronic pain is the more frequent cause of people looking for medical care.

There are some complications linked with chronic pain. The patients that are suffering from chronic pain have few or all of the following problems:

Muscle stiffness & tightening
Increased dependency on painkillers
Fear of doing activities
Circulation issues
New-onset & Worsening of symptoms

It is difficult to live with chronic pain. It badly affects work-life & activities of daily living (ADLs). The persistent pain can cause physical as well as psychological problems. A constant phase of depression & anxiety harshly affects the quality of life that interferes with activities of daily living.

How Physiotherapy Helps In Chronic Pain

Physiotherapy is the best way to treat chronic pain without using medication. It also prevents going through any invasive or surgical procedure. One of the main objectives of physiotherapy is to control pain & treat the underlying cause. It is not only about the treatment but is also about the prevention of injury or chronic pain. In the management of chronic pain, the aim is to promote rehabilitation & to maximize the quality of life.

Physiotherapy can help to manage chronic pain in several ways:

Exercise therapy: Receive a custom exercise program that aims to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance which can help to reduce chronic pain and improve function.

Nerve flossing: A useful technique in chronic pain therapy to stretch the irritated nerves and help to reduce chronic pain.

Manual therapy: Consisting of hands-on techniques such as soft tissue release and mobilization to release tension and reduce pain.

Patient education: Understand pain and how it works along with proper posture and ergonomic training to help improve chronic pain management and reduce re-injury.

Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to relax and manage stress which can help to reduce tension and improve overall well-being.

Dry needling: Physiotherapists may use dry needling in chronic pain therapy to help reduce muscle pain and tension.

Why Magnus Rehab For Chronic Pain

Magnus rehab can provide you with the best treatment plan for chronic pain physiotherapy to help return to full function faster. One treatment cannot work for every patient. Therefore, every patient requires a separate evaluation. A detailed examination performed by our team will lead you to a definite plan of care. The physiotherapists at Magnus Rehab are highly skilled & trained professionals. They will assess your painful & weak body parts, limited ROMs, gait, posture, & balance abnormalities. These tests will help our professionals to understand the underlying cause of chronic pain. We help our patients to improve their quality of life. Our evidence-based treatments will ensure health & wellness. The Plan of care will include both a clinic & a home-based exercise program. Our physiotherapy and chronic pain treatment protocol aims to tackle all the physical & psychological factors associated with chronic pain. It will make it easier for a patient to understand chronic pain, all the underlying components & all the damages the patient is going through. Manual therapy techniques are very effective for chronic pain treatment & to increase mobility. A graded exercise program will gradually improve your muscle strength, power & endurance. Postural education will provide you a better understanding of correct body mechanics the problems you are facing & to adapt perfect body posture.

There is no need to be worried when you have Magnus Rehab’s qualified & dedicated team on your side. We can assist you in achieving your goals towards a healthy life.

FAQs

Should I try physical or psychological therapy for Chronic pain?

Both physical therapy and psychological therapy can be effective in managing chronic pain. Physical therapy, aka physiotherapy, can help to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent re-injury by addressing the underlying physical cause of chronic pain. Meanwhile, psychological therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help to manage chronic pain by addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of chronic pain.

In many cases, a combination of physical and psychological therapy can be effective when managing chronic pain. The best approach will depend on the individual's specific needs and goals.

What’s causing me chronic pain?

Chronic pain can have a variety of causes including injury, medical conditions, nerve damage, psychological factors, poor posture or ergonomics, genetics and possibly a combination of factors. The specific cause of chronic pain can be difficult to identify, it is important to consult a healthcare professional to help determine the cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Is chronic pain temporary or not?

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than 12 weeks. It may be temporary or it may be a long-term condition. The duration of chronic pain can depend on a number of factors such as the underlying cause, the severity of the injury and the effectiveness of the treatment.

It is important to consult a healthcare professional to help determine the cause and develop an appropriate and effective treatment plan. It can also be important to address any psychological and emotional aspects of the pain, as well as any lifestyle changes that may help in managing pain.