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Treating Complex Pain Conditions

The physical therapists at Сòòò½APP's Pain Management Center are trained in treating complex pain conditions. The therapist will evaluate each patient to determine how the pain condition is affecting overall function and develop a plan of care to maximize that function. Physical therapists coordinate with our in-house interdisciplinary team, including physicians and psychologists, to provide care informed by modern pain neuroscience research.

Treatment generally includes education in a home exercise program and self management techniques. Both are designed to allow each patient to move more comfortably during his/her required daily activities allowing for improved activity tolerance and quality of life.

Techniques

Home Exercise Program

A home exercise program typically includes several different practices:

  • Diaphragmatic breathing/ Nervous system calming techniques

  • Stretching/range of motion exercises

  • Cardiovascular exercise

  • Trunk stabilization

  • Graded exposure to functional activities

Self Management

Self management techniques include the following:

  • Posture/positioning

  • Body mechanics

  • Self massage/trigger point release

  • Activity pacing

Additional Treatment Techniques

When appropriate, treatment may also include:

  • Manual therapy techniques

  • Trigger point dry needling

  • Progressive strengthening

  • Aquatic therapy referral

  • Other physical therapy referral

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