In honor of Physical Therapy Month, today’s blog will uncover how Jeevam Therapy can help with your pain.
Manage Your Pain, and Manage Your Life
Chronic pain impacts more than just your physical well-being. It can strip away your mobility, preventing you from engaging in your favorite activities and leaving you feeling a profound loss of control. The relentless nature of pain can also trigger serious mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. If chronic pain is keeping you from living the life you want, changing your approach can make all the difference. Physical therapy at Jeevam Therapy is here to help.
The Physical, Mental and Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, by its very nature, causes prolonged distress. When pain persists for months or years, it can significantly disrupt your life, especially if it’s rooted in irreversible damage. The impact can be extensive:
- Lifestyle limitations: Chronic pain can rob you of the joy and engagement you once found in activities like sports, hobbies, playing with your kids, or working. This shift can lead to boredom and frustration.
- Learned helplessness: When pain-fighting techniques fail, you might develop a psychological response known as learned helplessness, where you stop attempting to alleviate the pain or overcome the limitations it imposes.
- Depression and anxiety: A strong link exists between chronic pain and mood disorders. Studies indicate that 77% of chronic pain sufferers also experience depression. The unpredictability and consequences of chronic pain can also heighten anxiety, leading to a cycle of emotional distress.
Relief Found At Jeevam Therapy
Taking proactive steps to address your chronic pain can restore a sense of control over your life. At Jeevam Therapy, our physical therapist offers a comprehensive approach to pain management that includes:
- Education: Understanding the causes and effects of your pain empowers you to manage it effectively.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: We utilize a variety of techniques, including strength training, flexibility exercises, massage, trigger point therapy, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), dry needling, cupping therapy, heat or ice treatments, and manual therapy. These methods work together to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Long-Term Strategies: Our approach includes techniques to “rewire” your brain’s relationship with pain, enabling you to pursue treatments with more energy and enthusiasm. As your pain diminishes, your mood stabilizes, and sleep quality improves. Ultimately, you regain control over your life.
Take Command, Starting Today — by Contacting Our Physical Therapist
Don’t let chronic pain tell you what to do or how to feel. Reclaim command over your life, starting today. Contact our Metuchen and Paramus, NJ offices today and learn about the next steps for you with screening at our clinics for a nominal fee!
Sources:
- https://www.floridamedicalclinic.com/blog/psychological-impact-chronic-pain/
- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/psychology-living-chronic-pain/
- https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/chronic-pain
- https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/2019/5/Feature/ChronicPain/
- http://www.rehabpub.com/2018/02/physical-therapy-can-treat-chronic-pain/
