Pain that lasts longer than three months is called chronic pain. It's a condition that significantly limits people in their daily lives. You may move less, get tired more quickly, and it also affects your mood.
At Fysio Roode in Berghem, we help people with chronic pain conditions to move better and do more. We look not only at the pain itself, but also at how you cope with it.
Are you still suffering from pain?
Chronic pain is different from acute pain. With acute pain, there is a clear cause, such as an injury. With chronic pain, the nervous system has become more sensitive and reacts differently to stimuli. This also means that the treatment is different.
You've had pain symptoms for a long time
Perhaps you have been suffering from the same pain for months or even years. You have seen multiple specialists, but a clear cause has never been found. Yet, the pain is there. And it is hindering your daily life.
Moving feels difficult or painful
People with chronic pain often move less out of fear that it will worsen the pain. That's understandable, but it actually has the opposite effect. Less movement leads to muscle weakening, more stiffness, and ultimately even more pain.
Your symptoms keep coming back
You have good periods and bad periods. In the good periods, you do too much, and in the bad periods, you do too little. Breaking that pattern is an important part of treatment.
When physiotherapy helps with chronic pain
Chronic pain
Neck, back, or joints
Chronic back pain, neck pain or joint pain are symptoms we see often. We look at your body's capacity and build it up step by step. This way, movement becomes something you can do again without the pain immediately getting worse.
Pain without a clear cause
Sometimes there is no medical explanation for the pain, but the pain system has become overactive. We'll explain how pain works and what that means for your recovery. That knowledge will help you deal with the pain differently.
Limitations in daily life
Difficulty moving or working
If pain limits your daily life, if you can no longer work, exercise, or do ordinary things, then that is a signal to seek help. We will help you rebuild your activities step by step.
Reduced capacity
Chronic pain often goes hand in hand with fatigue and a lower energy level. We work on increasing your capacity, so you can do more without it becoming too much.
How we help you
Understanding your symptoms
Understanding where pain comes from
An important part of our treatment is explaining pain. How does pain work? Why does it sometimes get worse, even without any damage? That knowledge reduces fear and helps you to deal with pain differently. We also call this pain education.
Structure of movement
Grow stronger step by step
We start with what you can do now and build on that calmly. Not too fast, not too slow. We take your pain level into account, but don't focus solely on pain. Because movement is possible even with pain and is often even necessary for recovery.
Home exercises
Practicing at home is a big part of the treatment. We provide clear and achievable exercises. We discuss what fits your situation and adjust the intensity based on how you feel.
Making an appointment for chronic pain
Treatment in Berghem and Oss
At Fysio Roode in Berghem, you can come for the treatment of chronic pain. We are easily accessible from Oss and the surrounding region. Make an appointment online or call us.
Reimbursement and referral
Physical therapy for chronic pain can be covered by your supplementary insurance. In some cases, a referral from your general practitioner is required. Please contact us for more information.
