Chronic Pain Physio Adelaide
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Relieve chronic pain with the help of expert physiotherapists
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than 3 months or beyond the expected healing time. Chronic pain has a physical component and a psychosomatic component and can be influenced by many factors.
Factors may include emotional distress, your expectations of the condition, general health, co-morbidities, stress, chemical irritants (e.g. smoking) and levels of physical trauma. Our physiotherapists understand chronic pain and can support you through this complex journey.
We specialise in Treating
These chronic pain conditions:
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia may be triggered by an event that causes physical stress or emotional stress or infection. For example, a physical trigger could be an injury sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic fatigue syndrome is similar to fibromyalgia, however, fatigue and an overwhelming lack of energy tend to be the primary symptom. CFS tends to be less painful than fibromyalgia.
Chronic Headaches & Migraines
Chronic headaches and migraines are defined as being present for more than 15 days per month and can be further categorised as chronic migraine or medication overuse headaches. Physiotherapy is the most commonly used form of non-pharmaceutical management of chronic headaches & migraines.
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is very common and may be contributed to by poor treatment/management at the time of the initial back injury. It is very important to receive education, targeted physio rehab and support during your recovery. Chronic back pain may take many months to recover properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you experience pain on most days and for longer than 3 months, then you likely suffer from chronic pain.
Chronic pain needs a holistic approach and may require change in many areas of your lifestyle. There is no one-size-fits-all approach so it is best to discuss your chronic pain with a team of health professionals.
It is always best to seek treatment for pain and injury as soon as possible. Generally, the longer your pain persists the more difficult it is to settle the pain in the long term.
Pain can sometimes continue after the original tissues have healed. With persistent pain, the nervous system may become more sensitive and overprotective. It can begin producing pain more easily, even when there is no new injury or further damage occurring.
Think of it like a smoke alarm that has become overly sensitive. The alarm is real, but it may activate from burnt toast rather than a house fire. This does not mean your pain is imagined. It means the way your body processes danger signals may have changed and triggered more easily.
No. Chronic pain is real, even when scans do not clearly explain it.
Pain is a personal experience influenced by signals from the body as well as sleep, stress, mood, previous experiences, your expectations, general health and how safe or threatened your nervous system feels.
This does not mean stress or emotions are the only cause of your pain. It means pain is affected by biological, psychological and social factors.
Our physiotherapists understand chronic pain and will assess your situation without being dismissive.
Not necessarily. Pain is important because it encourages us to protect an injured or threatened area. However, the amount of pain you experience does not always match the amount of tissue damage present.
With persistent pain, your body’s protective system may remain on high alert even when your tissues are reasonably safe. This can explain why someone may experience severe pain despite reassuring scans or after the expected healing time has passed.
Your pain is completely real. The goal is not to ignore it or simply push through it. The goal is to determine whether your pain system has become overprotective and gradually show your body that certain movements and activities are safe again.
At Physio Physique, we set ourselves apart by:
Using a holistic assessment and treatment approach
We use a comprehensive assessment and treatment approach that combines highly effective manual therapy and personalised exercises specific to your needs.
Designing our services for busy schedules
Our Adelaide clinic is open 7 days a week with extended hours and flexible appointment times suitable for busy people.
Empowering you to reclaim control of your health
We support and encourage clients to self-maintain their health through education as the key to preventing future issues. We teach you to heal yourself.
Helping build sustainable habits for lasting results
We believe that positive and long-lasting results are achieved by introducing realistic goals that you can stick to.
Offering specialised care for NDIS participants
We understand that NDIS participants have a range of specific needs and deliver services that ensure their goals can be met.
Providing a welcoming environment and service
Our staff create a professional yet relaxing atmosphere filled with flourishing plants and welcome clients with coffee or tea.
We're here to help you take control of your chronic pain
Get in touch with our friendly team or book online today.
Our chronic pain physios can help you manage your pain
Navigating chronic pain can be very stressful, overwhelming and make you feel like there is no hope. It’s like trying to find a destination in a foreign country without a GPS.
Our physios are not dismissive and will listen to your story to develop an achievable management plan with your input. We can safely navigate you through your rehab and rebuild you up physically, emotionally and mentally.
Take advantage of our on-site gym and facilities
Part of your journey to overcome chronic pain is to gradually introduce load and do things you may have avoided for a long time. Our physiotherapists can supervise and slowly rebuild your strength and confidence in our functional gym area. Let’s focus on what you can do, rather than what you can’t do!
