Chronic pain is characterized as pain that has been persistent for six
months or more. Symptoms of chronic pain span beyond the time that a normal
recovery should be expected. The pain can range from a mild irritation
that may cause you to refrain from one or more activities, to a persistent
pain that can disable you from working or enjoying your everyday activities.
Chronic pain can stem from injury or develop from small, repetitive strains
on the body during daily activities. Whatever the case may be, physical
therapists at Ogden Clinic are trained to provide relief to chronic pain
sufferers.
What can I expect during my initial evaluation?
Your physical therapist will first take time to understand your history
of activities, the nature of the problem, and your own concerns. During
your first visit, your physical therapist will also:
Assess neuromuscular control
Examine symptomatic tissues
Identify movements and postures that increase or decrease pain
Pin-point your deficits in strength and/or motion
All of these activities help your physical therapist determine the cause
of pain and the course of treatment you should follow.
How is chronic pain treated?
Depending on the nature of the pain, your physical therapist may use a
variety of methods. Treatment frequently includes manual therapy and may
combine other methods like therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, or even
trigger point dry needling.
Select providers are now using Telemedicine.
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