What are Chronic Aches and Pains?
I prefer the term “stubborn pain” or “persistent pain” instead of chronic pain, but whatever you want to call it – we’re here for you! Longstanding pain, chronic pain, or stubborn pain is an indication for physical therapy treatment. Even if you have tried physical therapy in the past, sometimes a change of scenery or a slightly different approach is all you need for that breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
What part Of The Body Can Suffer From Aches and Pains
Stubborn pain can be in your neck, back, knees, shoulder, foot, or really anywhere else in the body. Pain is very complicated and very real. Physical therapists are experts in pain science and can help you with strategies and interventions to give you your life back. Check out this short video explaining chronic pain:
It's Time to Rethink Persistent PainHow Can I Learn More?
It would be impossible to explain all the intricacies and nuances of pain science in a few paragraphs, or in a short informational video. Physical Therapists are teachers by nature, and next time you are in the office, please don’t hesitate to ask questions about anything you would like to understand better. Pain, especially persistent pain, is simply an output from the brain. It is very poorly correlated with the level of tissue damage the person typically has. We can help decrease your pain, improve your function, and teach you about the truth behind complex pain.
