Pain Management Southgate Physio Health Center

Chronic pain is a long-term pain that lasts more than 12 weeks. The physical effects of chronic pain is tense muscles, limited mobility, lack of energy, and changes in appetite. Furthermore Emotional effects are depression, anger, anxiety and fear of re-injury. There are common sources of chronic pain such as Headache, Low- back pain, Cancer pain, Arthritis pain, Neurogenic pain and Psychogenic pain.

Chronic pain may develop from an initial trauma, injury or infection. Otherwise, there may be an ongoing cause of pain. Nevertheless, some people grieve chronic pain in the absence of any past injury or evidence of body damage.

Pain is treated Dependent on its severity, it may be treated numerous of ways. Possibilities for the symptomatic treatment of pain may include one or more of the following: Drug treatments such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, or stronger options such as morphine, codeine or an anaesthetic. Nerve blocks, Complementary treatments such as acupuncture, Electrical stimulation, Physiotherapy, Surgery or Psychological counselling. If you’re suffering from a painful condition, you should be given advice and medication immediately.

As well as taking medication, there are various things which you can do that can help control the pain of your condition, such as:  Moderate exercise – exercises like walking or swimming can help to keep you mobile and stretch out muscles to release pain. Swimming is good for those with limited mobility as there will be less pressure on any sore joints. Relaxation techniques – such as meditation can help relax muscles and possibly take the edge off the pain. Breathing exercises – If you are feeling pain, you may find you are taking shorter, shallower breaths which can lead you to feel panicky and anxious. Physiotherapy – If recommended, physiotherapy and/or massage can be beneficial for certain musculoskeletal conditions. Alternative therapies – there are a few different and complementary therapies available that people with painful conditions may like to try. Avoiding alcohol and junk food – Keep your body as healthy as you can as it can really make a difference with painful conditions. Alcohol and junk food can cause inflammation in the body which can worsen the pain.

When dealing with pain on a regular basis it can be physically and emotionally difficult. The pain can make you feel more stressed, which can lead to the development of depression and anxiety. A lot of people who suffer from chronic pain complain of rational impairment such as forgetfulness and difficulty completing daily tasks. If you are feeling symptoms of depression or anxiety, you have to speak to your doctor. The doctor may recommend you to try counselling or join a support group to help you deal with the emotional effect of chronic pain.

Physiotherapy Services We Offer

Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments that are all recommended and tailored to everyone who comes and visits us. Our range of treatments complements the body and mind, helping to keep you pain and injury-free, delivering preventative measures to maintain your well-being and enhance your performance levels.

Our main aim is to restore your personal well-being so you can enjoy an active, healthy, and pain-free life. Click on any of the services to find out a little more about each treatment and understand if it might be right for you.

• Home Visit Physiotherapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Treatment
• Pain Management
• Pilates
• Acupuncture
• Shockwave Therapy
• Theraflex
• Pre and Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Elderly Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Online Video Consultation
• Sports Physiotherapy