Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is the most discomforting health condition that increases medical expenses and lost productivity. It can keep you awake and hold you back from day-to-day activities. Chronic pain is the pain that won’t go away and it lasts three months & longer. Although the pain intensity may decrease, it will return.
How is chronic pain different from acute pain?
Acute pain comes suddenly, and it is caused by some specific things. Acute pain doesn’t last longer than six months, and it goes away within six months. The common causes of pain are broken bones, surgery, Burns, labor pain, etc. Chronic pain is an ongoing pain that lasts more than six months.
Chronic pain lasts longer, even after injuries. The pain signals remain active in the nervous system for months and years. Some people face chronic pain even if they don’t have any past injuries. This pain also triggers emotional effects that include anger, depression, and anxiety.
Acute pain comes from sudden illness, whereas chronic pain may have the origin from non-injury conditions. Sometimes, chronic pain can’t be measured through traditional testing like X-rays. Sometimes, it can be detected through diagnostic tools, but mostly, it requires physical therapists who evaluate the location & extent of damage.
What are the common types of Chronic pain?
Around 20% of US adults are suffering from Chronic pain, and it can be caused by musculoskeletal injuries that involve muscles, bones, and joints. It also causes pain in chronic disease, nervous system dysfunction, and autoimmune disorders. Here are certain chronic pain types that may be helped through physical therapy are-
- Arthritis
- Headaches
- Foot pain
- Sciatica
- Pelvic pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Neuropathy
- Tennis Elbow
- Foot pain.
Can I get relief from physical therapy?
When you reach the specialist, they will suggest recovery options based on the pain source. They will go through the medical records and X-rays before performing a physical examination. The physical therapists or medical team will help to relieve pain and improve the range of motion.
The physical therapists will stretch & apply gentle pressure to target the joint problems and muscle pain. They will teach you advanced posture & movement techniques that reduce the pain. The therapists suggest exercises that improve flexibility & strength.
We, the team of Rehab Planet, have the best in-house therapists who have years of experience in this field. They will suggest the best physical therapies that will strengthen your muscles and joints. If you want to meet with such expert therapists, then you can call and get a consultation from our highly trained team of physical therapists.
What types of therapies do we suggest to the patients?
We recommend a series of muscle-strengthening exercises & methods that help to relieve the long-term discomfort. Before we suggest any therapies, we determine the range of motion, comfort level, and poor habits. Our physical therapists will schedule sessions to help you foster mobility, posture, and strength.
The physical therapy treatments we suggest include acupuncture, cupping, and decompression therapy based on the needs. We also suggest some kind of stretch and exercise that you can do easily at home. The chronic pain treatments we suggest can be done regularly to improve muscle strength.
Trust in our expert physical therapists
People who are going through chronic pain may not be able to completely engage with their work. To get rid of this situation, meet with our expert physical therapists who have been helping patients to manage chronic pain. Our experts are licensed and offer personalized care and exceptional treatments for minimizing pain and restoring functions. We help to reduce chronic pain by delivering the best in-hand treatments. Check out the variety of information by booking an appointment today!
Talk with the certified specialist today!
Do you feel the chronic pain is making it difficult to concentrate on your work? If the pain doesn’t go away, then you should make a call to us. Book an appointment with us and meet with our qualified Physical Therapists. Our therapists will assess your medical reports and help to find the problems. We offer a customized plan that works with every individual. Call us and request an appointment today!