Chronic Pain Relief
What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain is pain that persists or progresses over a period of time greater than six months. This type of pain experience extends beyond the expected healing time for an injury and limits participation in normal daily activities. Chronic pain can range from minimal to severe and include joint, muscle, neck, and low back pain, headache, neurogenic pain (pain due to nerve or central nervous system damage), visceral pain (pain that comes from the body’s organs), and fatigue. Chronic pain affects each person experiencing it differently. In some cases, chronic pain can lead to decreased activity levels, job loss, or financial difficulties, as well as anxiety, depression, and disability. Physical therapists work together with chronic pain patients to lessen their pain and restore their activity to the highest possible levels. With treatment, the adverse effects of chronic pain can be reduced. Physical therapy can help alleviate your chronic pain without the risks other pain management options come with.
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COMMON CONDITIONS
we treat of chronic pain
Chronic pain is typically rooted in the musculoskeletal system, which is comprised of your bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Some common conditions that may lead to chronic pain include:
Overuse injuries
- Your gait, posture, stance, and the ways in which you work or exercise can all take a toll on your body if you are not careful. Overuse injuries are common conditions that develop when part of the body is used in excessive repetitive motions over a period of time. Most overuse injuries occur when improper techniques are used, causing an abnormal strain on the affected body part. When this happens, your joints and muscles can become damaged, resulting in chronic pain. Physical therapy can help you learn how to properly move your body in your everyday life, in order to avoid overuse injuries.
accidents
- According to a 2016 statistic found by OSHA, workplace injuries happen to approximately 2.9 out of every 100 employees. A study published by the journal Pain also states that 21% of people involved in motor vehicle accidents develop chronic, widespread pain in the weeks following their accident. This pain won't go away on its own, therefore you should seek the help of a Southeast Michigan physical therapist for help to alleviate it. Any accident can lead to chronic pain, whether it occurs in the workplace, in a motor vehicle, or even in your own home. PT treatments can help provide relief for any accident-related chronic pain condition.
surgery
- Unfortunately, surgical procedures are sometimes unavoidable. When surgery is necessary to correct a certain painful condition, the recovery period itself may prove to be just as painful as the condition itself. Surgical repair of an area on the body may be enough to correct a structural problem, but we often compensate in our movement for the pain we experience. Weeks, months, or even years of compensatory movement often causes additional pain after surgery, if the said movement is not corrected. Physical therapy offers both pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation services that can help relieve pain, speed up recovery time, and reduce the risk of developing chronic pain in the future.
Past Injuries
- Past injuries that do not heal correctly may lead to compensations in an individual’s ability to perform everyday activities. Common injuries that lead to chronic pain include joint, back, neck and spinal cord injuries. These injuries may also lead to degenerative conditions including arthritis that cause chronic pain.a
Neck Pain & Headaches
- Neck pain and headaches are on the rise with the increase of people using computers, sitting at work, and long drives to work. This pain can be nagging and debilitating, preventing one from enjoying their daily activities.
Back Pain
- Back pain is one of the leading complaints of pain. Minor back injuries often become severe and chronic and can lead to disc and nerve involvement. Chronic back pain can limit one’s ability to sit or stand for long periods, work, or enjoy life.
Orthopedic Pain
disease
- There are a large variety of diseases that can lead to chronic pain, including multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. The chronic pain experienced from these conditions can range from dull to severe, but it can be managed or even alleviated completely with physical therapy at HealthQuest Physical Therapy.
TREATMENT PLAN
for chronic pain relief
We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:
Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan
customized therapeutic
exercise program
hands-on
manual therapy
biofeedback
techniques
soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release
joint
mobilization
relaxation
techniques
biomechanical & functional retraining & education
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chronic pain
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to treat your chronic pain, physical therapy is the answer. Our Southeast Michigan physical therapists are movement experts, equipped to treat any chronic condition you may be experiencing. Our physical therapist will begin by conducting a comprehensive exam to check for any imbalances, weaknesses, or limited ranges of motion. This will help determine where your chronic pain is originating and what the best course of treatment will be for you.