Unlocking Mobility: How Physiotherapy Eases Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Everyone experiences pain. It’s how your body knows that something’s wrong. Usually, the pain resolves when the injury or underlying cause resolves. But for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, that discomfort lingers for months–sometimes years.
Gretchen, one of our patients, knew this experience well. She developed osteoarthritis when she was in her late sixties. Eight years later, her pain was persistent enough that it impacted her mobility, making it difficult for her to stay involved with her community.
Gretchen’s daughter knew physiotherapy could help Gretchen find the pain relief she needed but worried getting to a clinic would prove too much of a challenge. Fortunately, she found Physio for Seniors. Because we offer in-home care for chronic musculoskeletal pain, Gretchen was finally able to find options that work for her.
While Gretchen still has osteoarthritis (the condition has no cure), she now has the tools she needs to manage her symptoms. She’s happier and more active, spending plenty of time with her grandkids.
If you or a loved one is struggling with chronic pain, request an appointment with our Metro Vancouver, BC-based physiotherapists. We’ll work with you to find a solution that suits your needs!
How We Help Manage Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
As physiotherapists, we have a deep understanding of your body’s musculoskeletal system. We recognize the interconnectedness of your body and the ways a few simple changes can have a profound impact.
The first time we meet with you, we’ll conduct a thorough assessment to help us better understand your unique needs, symptoms, and goals. In addition to taking a full health history, we’ll conduct several simple movement screens. By testing your strength, balance, gait, mobility, and more, we get a complete picture of your situation to provide you with a customized pain management program.
Here’s what you can expect from your program:
- Information about your condition: The first thing we’ll do is help you understand why you’re experiencing chronic pain. Even better, we’ll help you develop strategies that can help you manage it immediately.
- Acute pain relief: We also offer pain-relieving techniques that can help reduce pain levels right away. Manual therapy, a group of different hands-on techniques, is especially effective in promoting blood circulation and improved range of motion, both of which can help with pain management.
- Improved mobility: Manual therapy can also help restore some of your mobility. Joint mobilization, in which we guide a joint through its current range of motion, is a great way to get started with regular movement, which can help manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- An active lifestyle: Staying active is one of your best tools against chronic pain. We’ll help you find the right exercises for you and show you how to perform them effectively. We aim to help gradually improve strength, coordination, and overall movement.
No More Pain–All From the Comfort Of Your Home
You deserve to live a rich, active life surrounded by friends and loved ones. But when you struggle with chronic pain, such a life can feel like an impossibility.
Fortunately, physiotherapy offers proven strategies for chronic pain management–and the team at Physio for Seniors can’t wait to share them with you!