Chronic Pain Relief
Comprehensive Chronic Pain Relief Solutions: Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care, and Massage Therapy
The Simple Solution for Relieving Chronic Pain, Once and for All
Are you suffering from persistent pain that’s limiting your physical abilities? If so, our comprehensive treatments at MEX Physio in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, ON can help you find relief, even if you have tried physiotherapy before.
Pain doesn’t always work in traditional ways. Sometimes it can linger for days, weeks, or even months due to an underlying condition. When pain persists for three months or longer, that is referred to as “chronic pain.” Chronic pain is both debilitating physically and emotionally. At MEX Physio, we understand your needs and have success in treating many patients suffering from chronic pain.
Chronic vs. Acute Pain
Acute pain can be defined as pain that goes away on its own in a few hours, days, or weeks. The example of a minor ankle sprain would be considered acute pain, as the pain will subside shortly within a few days.
Chronic pain is a constant discomfort that lasts for 3-6 months or longer. There are several reasons why people may experience chronic pain, and it is the most common reason for seeking medical help. It can greatly hinder your quality of life by limiting your mobility, creating a dependence on prescription drugs, or even causing anxiety and depression. However, this can all be avoided with the help of physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy.
Why Do I Have Chronic Pain?
Most cases of chronic pain stem from a neurophysiological origin. Chronic injury, illness, anxiety, and feeling depressed are intertwined in a complicated web, which leads your neurological system to always be on high alert. Chronic pain can appear in the form of back pain, joint pain, nerve pain, or headaches. It most commonly occurs due to one of the following causes:
- Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries are very common and can occur in any part of the body that is used repetitively in your day-to-day life. Proper movement of your body in everyday activities can help avoid these issues.
- Accidents
Any accident can lead to chronic pain, whether it occurs in an automobile, workplace, or even at home. Seeking the help of physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage therapy can help alleviate it.
- Surgery
While surgical procedures may be necessary, the recovery period can be painful. Physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy offer post-surgical rehabilitation services that can help speed up recovery time, relieve pain, and reduce the risk of chronic pain in the future.
- Disease
Many diseases can lead to chronic pain, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, shingles, neuropathy as a result of diabetes, and more. These can all result in chronic pain, which can be alleviated through physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy.
How Can Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care, and Massage Therapy Relieve Chronic Pain?
One of the main goals of physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy is pain relief and discovering the root cause of the pain to treat it, rather than mask symptoms with medication.
Our specialists are highly-trained movement experts who diagnose physical problems and treat underlying structural causes surrounding those problems. We perform physical evaluations with each patient, analyze weak areas of the body, focus on places with limited range of motion, and look for any imbalances in gait or standing. All of this helps to identify the underlying causes of chronic pain.
Once the evaluation is complete, your specialist will create a treatment plan unique to your specific needs. This may include specialized, soothing manual therapy techniques, pain-relieving modalities, and gentle targeted exercises to improve your strength. Your treatment plan will incorporate in-clinic treatments, as well as an at-home program to ensure that you are remaining healthy and active at all times.
If you are ready to relieve your chronic pain for good, contact MEX Physio in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, ON today to schedule an appointment. Our dedicated specialists would be happy to meet with you and get you started on the right track toward long-lasting pain relief.
