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Most patients suffering from Chronic Pain have visited a Physical
Therapist at least once. The Physical Therapy Goals for the patient
suffering from chronic pain are different from the 'usual' therapy
patient's.
When we evaluate a 'Pain Patient', our goals are to first identify your
needs. Next, we discuss the physical aspect of your pain. That is to
say, what are the physical causes of pain, and how can we address
them. The plan does not end there. It is important to also look at
your work and home lifestyle habits. There are often simple things
you can alter in your daily routine which may decrease your overall
pain.
Treatment often includes some type of 'hands on' therapy, as well
as directed and specific exercises are that designed to target areas
of your body that may be strengthened or stretched to help reduce
your pain.
There are other tools that may reduce your pain depending on your
condition. The Cold Laser is a type of laser that doesn't produce
heat. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation and may be safely
used directly over most body areas. So, the area that is in pain is
directly treated. The other device sometimes used is called the
ATM2. It is used to treat pain motion. For example, if your back
hurts when you bend or turn, this machine may help retrain your
muscles to work correctly, thereby reducing your pain. Pictures of
these devices are found on the 'Orthopedics' page.
If you suffer from chronic pain, a few visits to physical therapy will
most likely not 'fix' everything. Our goals are to reduce the pain to a
manageable level, and to improve your daily function.
Neurology conditions
For Chronic Conditions from a neurological disorder, see the
'Neurology' page of this site.
