Pain

Do you have a client who is fixated on their pain?  It feels like as soon as they see you, they automatically report pain.  Why does exercise and activity have to be associated with pain? We need to educate our clients on pain management in the right way.  Along with modalities and massage, mental imagery is often overlooked in treating pain.

Pain Management Goals

The general goal of treatment for individual’s with pain include improving quality of life.  In order to achieve this goal, we must teach patients how to live with symptoms and educate on pain management.  Involving family and caregivers in education and treatment is just as important to improve a patient’s overall quality of life.  

Kinesiophobia

Individuals with pain may experience kinesiophobia, which is the fear of pain due to movement.  This may lead to a hindrance in patient’s progress with therapy. It is important to build rapport with our patients early on and establish a therapeutic relationship to reduce k...