Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pain syndrome is pain that lasts longer than three months and doesn’t fully respond to the usual treatments. It often comes with sleep problems, fatigue, anxiety, and reduced range of motion. Treating it requires more than just chasing the pain — we work on the body, the movement patterns, the load tolerance, and the nervous system at the same time. Progress is gradual, but real.

What Chronic Pain Syndrome feels like

• Establishment of social support systems
• Taking personal responsibility for recovery

Common causes of Chronic Pain Syndrome

• Chronic pain can have a physical and psychological component. Physical de-conditioning and the inappropriate use of medications are factors known to be responsible for pain leading to disability. Other factors that possibly add to the problem are psychological issues related to one’s inability to cope with ongoing stress, depression, and anxiety. Chronic pain also brings about changes in the way pain signals are processed in the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, as pain and disability intensify, irritability, anxiety, frustration, depression, and problems with memory and concentration can deepen and increase the perception of disability. Chronic pain can also lead to social withdrawal and isolation.

How we treat Chronic Pain Syndrome at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for chronic pain syndrome — recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy — Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Registered Massage Therapy — Therapeutic massage to release muscle tension and improve circulation to the affected area. Learn more
• Acupuncture — Targeted needling to reduce inflammation and trigger the body’s natural pain relief. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.