Do you suffer from a chronic pain condition?
One of the biggest breakthroughs in understanding chronic pain in the last several years is the concept of central sensitization. Persistent, severe or intractable pain can change or modify the way our central nervous system works. People with chronic pain can actually become more sensitive, and experience more pain with lesser or mild activity. Even touch can be painful. Movement becomes painful. In serious cases, extreme oversensitivity of the nervous system occurs. The website below is a must for those who want to understand pain and a must for any patient suffering with chronic pain. There is hope! The body has the amazing capacity to heal and with a comprehensive approach, restoration of health is achieved.
Central Sensitization: http://saveyourself.ca/237
Why does pain hurt?: http://saveyourself.ca/articles/why-does-pain-hurt-so-much.php
There are a number of ways to treat and manage chronic pain. A multidisciplinary approach often works best to address the emotional, body/structure and nutritional/chemical support. The more your doctor, physical therapist and you, the patient, understand central sensitization, the better outcomes for success.
Your SOL Physical Therapist can guide you with activities and treatment approaches that will improve the condition. We use a variety of manual therapy techniques and education which includes nutrition, lifestyle modifications, recovery, nutritional and adrenal support. Another method utilized in our clinic called Kinesiology Taping works on the theory of neuroplasticity and making gradual change to the nervous system with constant tactile stimulation of the skin.
