Chronic Pain Syndrome

Any pain continuing beyond 3 months or after healing is complete is considered as Chronic Pain or Long-term pain. Affecting adults and children, it may result from tissue damage, inflammation or in some cases have no identified cause. It can affect a specific body area (e.g. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, low back pain (LBP), pelvic pain) or be widespread (e.g. fibromyalgia). Chronic pain syndrome leads an individual to a complex condition where their physical, social and psychological abilities are directly affected and can pave the way to long term disability poor quality of life. Individuals with varied medical conditions/pain causing huge physical, mental or social issues may need to be managed by a multidisciplinary pain service team. Specialist physiotherapists at our clinic can help to identify the reasons for inadequacy in progress towards your rehabilitation and help you get back on track enjoy life to the fullest.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Fearfulness
• Body stiffness
• Deconditioning
• Decreased circulation
• Weight gain or worsening of other health conditions
• Increased use of medication

How can physiotherapy help manage Chronic Pain Syndrome?

Treatment procedures that will be followed by a physiotherapist for an individual with chronic pain syndrome:

• Manual therapy
• Acupuncture
• Therapeutic exercise
• Strengthening and flexibility exercises
• Advice about cognitive behavioral therapy
• Patient education about dealing with the condition on daily basis
• Posture awareness and body mechanics education
• Relaxation techniques