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Chronic Pain Management in Edmonton

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Chronic pain is a complex condition that impacts millions of people worldwide. It could get in the way of daily life, affecting things like physical exercise, mental health, and relationships with other people. It can be caused by an accident, a sickness, or an unknown reason, all at the same time. Thankfully, there are chronic pain treatments in Edmonton and management measures that can help you restore control and enhance your lifestyle.

What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is any form of distress that persists for over three months. The discomfort might be constant or intermittent. This condition has an infinite number of potential triggers and locations. It is a complicated condition that frequently persists during the months or even years following the recovery of the original injury. It may strain your mental, physical, and emotional health. Our physiotherapist will assist you in formulating a plan for pain relief management.

The Most Common Forms Of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can influence your whole body in various ways. It might show up as a dull ache, a sharp pain, or a scorching or throbbing feeling anywhere on your body. It is the primary symptom of many ailments, infections, and injuries. Here are some common forms of chronic pain:

Arthritis

Pain, swelling, and stiffness are arthritis symptoms which often affect the joints. Arthritis can even make walking and climbing stairs difficult.

Fibromyalgia

Muscles and soft tissues all across the body could feel pain and sensitivity due to fibromyalgia, a chronic illness. Other signs include having trouble focusing, experiencing memory loss, and sleeping.

Joint Pain

Continuous pain or discomfort in one or more joints. Pain may range from a faint aching to an aggressive stabbing. Pain may be acute or prolonged, depending on the cause.

Headaches and migraines

Problems with properly functioning the brain’s nerves, chemicals, and blood vessels may lead to chronic, severe headaches.

Neuropathic or nerve pain

Nerve or neuropathic pain may result from injury or dysfunction to the neurological system. It’s possible to experience pain in your brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. The discomfort may feel like a stinging or burning feeling.

Post-surgical or post-traumatic pain

Pain that persists even after recovery from an accident or surgery.

Cancer-related pain

Cancer often causes pain at any stage. The pain can be due to cancer, cancer treatments, or any other health issue. Your cancer’s location, stage, and kind could influence your pain.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) affects muscles and connective tissue. The syndrome often results from muscle overuse or recurring injury. Symptoms include a knot in the muscle or persistent discomfort.

Chronic pain is complex and needs multiple strategies to manage physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms. Finding the source of your discomfort is the first step to relief.

Our skilled physiotherapist will assess your symptoms thoroughly before formulating a treatment plan to alleviate your pain. Improving your lifestyle mobility and relieving pain are our top priorities.

Comprehensive Physiotherapy Treatments For Chronic Pain Management

We offer a wide range of chronic pain treatments in Edmonton to help with a wide range of pain-related problems. Among these are:

1. Manual Therapy

Our physiotherapists use their hands to manipulate and mobilize soft tissues and joints. This technique helps decrease pain, increase range of motion, reduce inflammation, and facilitate movement, all of which are crucial for pain management and recovery.

2. Therapeutic Exercise

Customized pain relief management aims to improve strength, loosen stiff joints, and fix bad posture. The treatment plan would include relaxation, balance, and stretching techniques.

3. Acupuncture

Acupuncture ancient technique involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body, stimulating the nervous system and promoting natural healing by enhancing blood circulation and triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.

4. Dry Needling

Similar to acupuncture in its use of needles, dry needling specifically targets myofascial trigger points. It’s highly effective in relieving muscle knots and reducing muscle tension, which are common sources of chronic pain.

5. Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is effective for chronic pain management because it reduces inflammation and accelerates the body’s natural healing process. This non-invasive therapy employs acoustic waves and can reduce discomfort and speed healing for chronic conditions such as tendinopathies.

6. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

TENS uses electrodes to transmit electrical pulses to the skin. The pulses may have several effects, including reducing pain signals delivered to the central nervous system and stimulating endorphin synthesis. This safe and effective pain signal disruption provides temporary relief.

7. Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound, composed of sound vibrations transmitted into the body, can relieve aches and pains by penetrating deep into tissues, heating them up, and relaxing connective tissues and muscles. Due to tissue stimulation, certain injuries may heal quickly.

8. Myofascial Release

A specialized physical therapy that treats skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

9. Biofeedback Therapy

This method uses electronic devices to teach patients to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary, such as muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure. Biofeedback is particularly effective in helping patients manage pain, stress, and anxiety related to chronic pain.

10. Neuromuscular Therapy

This comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation techniques enhances the function of joints, muscles, and biomechanics (movement) as well as improving the function of the nervous system.

11. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Integration

Collaborating with healthcare professionals helps alleviate the emotional and psychological impacts of chronic pain. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people feel better by teaching them how to change bad thoughts into positive ones. You would also be able to spot and change acts that cause pain.

12. Desensitization

This technique gradually exposes the painful area to various stimuli to reduce sensitivity. It’s useful for patients who experience pain as a response to what are normally non-painful inputs.

Our experienced physiotherapists will thoroughly examine your condition before starting your treatment. Physiotherapists and support staff members are highly trained and dedicated to patient success. We customize therapy plans to your requirements, preferences, and lifestyle.

Why Choose Rutherford Physical Therapy?

At Rutherford Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping you achieve good health and mobility in an encouraging and supportive environment. From injury recovery to chronic pain management, our team will guide you through each step in your journey. Our physiotherapists bring together clinical experience and empathetic care to provide:

Patient-centric Care

We listen, educate, and include you in every recovery process step.

Experienced Team

We have a competent team of physiotherapists, massage therapists and a kinesiologist who provide individual care.

Evidence-Based Techniques

Our method uses current science and practices for concussive injuries.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our clinic has various equipment and resources that can support your recovery.

Convenient Location

Easily accessible with flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle.

Charting A Path To A Better Lifestyle

The challenges of living with chronic pain may be greatly reduced if you have a solid understanding of your condition and are willing to explore different therapies. Our goal at Rutherford Physiotherapy in Edmonton is to enable you to manage chronic pain and improve your health.
Get started on the path to a pain-free life by making an appointment with our team. Start your rehabilitation with Rutherford Physiotherapy in Edmonton now. Keep in mind that chronic pain management is a journey, and relief is possible with the right help.