Physiotherapy in Pain Management: Can physiotherapy relieve my pain fully?

A physiotherapist performing manual mobilisation

Physiotherapy in pain management is an extensive topic. Some forms of pain can be successfully treated by a physiotherapist, whereas others might require a combination of physiotherapy sessions, medication, and time to experience notable improvement.

Types of pain that can be effectively alleviated by a physiotherapist include, but are not limited to:

• Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain caused by muscle imbalance, poor posture, and incorrect ergonomic habits

• Muscle pain or spasms resulting from overuse or muscle strain

• Joint pain caused by incorrect exercise techniques, poor ergonomic habits, muscle imbalance, and joint impingement

• Post-surgical pain due to immobility, limited range of motion, swelling, and muscle weakness

• Nerve pain resulting from impingement, mild compression, limited range of motion, and restricted mobility

• Headache due to stiff neck, neck pain, limited neck movement, and poor ergonomic

  
  

An illustration of joint inflammation

Other types of pain that may require a combination of physiotherapy sessions, medication, and an extended period of time to achieve significant improvement include, but are not limited to:

• Pain resulting from traumatic injuries such as ligament tears, fractures, contusions, muscle tears, and other similar conditions.

• Pain caused by inflammation, which may stem from infections, severe arthritis, autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, and related issues.

• Pain arising from congenital abnormalities like severe bone or joint deformities, severe scoliosis, significant leg length discrepancies, and similar conditions.

• Pain triggered by underlying medical conditions such as cancer-related pain, neuromuscular degenerative diseases, muscle contractures, and similar issues.

Not sure about the type of pain you're experiencing? Feel free to call us for a discussion with our physiotherapists before deciding on the next steps!

A physiotherapist performing joint mobilisation

Although physiotherapy may not completely relieve your pain, it can assist in avoiding additional issues that may arise as a result of the pain, including stiff joints, muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and more.

During your first physiotherapy session, your physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment. This allow the physiotherapist to pinpoint the source of the pain and tailor a treatment plan to suit your needs.

The common techniques that we used in managing pain including, but not limited too

• Soft tissue release

• Active and passive stretching

• Therapeutic exercises

• Muscle imbalance correction

• Manual mobilisation

• Posture, ergonomic, and lifestyle advice

• Equipment and gadget prescription

• Ultrasound

• Electrical Stimulation

• Dry needle

• Hot pack / Cold pack

Not sure what to expect from our physiotherapy session?

No problem! Just give us a call whenever you need to! Our friendly team of physiotherapists is always ready to discuss with you about your situation before any commitment!