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Chronic Pain Management

Did you know physiotherapists can help with chronic pain management?
Seeking the help of a physiotherapist may not be your first thought if you have chronic pain, but you may be surprised to learn what physiotherapists can do to help you manage your pain.
Physiotherapists can:

• Help you unlearn some of the abnormal postures and movements your body may have adopted to guard the pain.
• Develop a safe activity program that will gradually help your nervous system rewire itself.
• Provide relaxation, imagery and/or breathing techniques that can help reduce muscle tension and calm the nervous system.
• Assess if specific treatments will help (e.g., manual therapy, modalities, acupuncture).