Many who suffer from chronic pain will often seek out the help of a therapist in the hope of reducing their symptoms and improving their overall wellbeing. The difficulty is for many of those suffering from chronic pain, it can be tricky to find a treatment which works for them. Some may have experienced pain flares following previous treatments which were too harsh for their condition or they may have struggled to keep up with their rehab exercises due to experiencing ongoing pain and lack of mobility. For many experiencing long term pain it can seem difficult to find a therapy which strikes the right balance. Most are looking for a treatment approach which is not only comfortable for them, but also effective in reducing their symptoms and in helping them to regain some control back over their lives.
Treatment
I use Myofascial Release and fascial unwinding for the main part of my treatments. Although the treatment is gentle in nature, it works deeply into the tissues and helps to release stuck patterns of tension within the body which may be contributing to your pain. The relaxed nature of the treatment also helps to create a feeling of safety and calm in the bodies nervous system, guiding the body so it can begin to heal itself and let go of old patterns of tension.
I've listed below some of the typical presentations I see in clinic. You may find some of them are familiar to you.
- An old injury which has healed but continues to cause pain, sometimes for months or even years afterwards, with no explanation as to why the pain continues.
- Pain following surgery, where stiffness and restriction is still present, despite the surgery being successful.
- Scarring, either post surgery or following an accident, which you suspect is contributing to your pain and may be causing numbness or lack of sensation in the area.
- A chronic pain condition such as fibromyalgia or chronic pain syndrome which can also include IBS or digestive issues.
- An old sports injury which persists despite having been treated previously.
- Head neck and jaw pain and associated symptoms.
- General ongoing issues which never seem to resolve, including neck and shoulder pain, back pain, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, headaches.
Advice
Along with fascial treatments, I also look to help clients understand more about pain, including what pain actually is, why we feel pain, how it develops and the steps we can take in our own lives to begin to help ourselves.
Usually, when clients understand more about the pain response, much of the mystery around their own pain is removed, helping them to recognise the changes they can make in their own lives which will enable them to move forward and live a more pain free life.
I also give advice on any exercises I feel may helpful in your recovery. These may range from specific rehab exercises to simple changes to your everyday lifestyle including how you move or simply adding more movement to your daily routine. All advice will be matched to your current ability and condition.
If you'd like advice on how I may be able to help, then please just get in touch.