Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with or experienced chronic pain? If not, you may be curious to know what “chronic pain” actually is. Loosely defined, Chronic pain is any pain that lasts longer than the acute phase of the pain cycle which is generally 2-6 weeks. However, most people who suffer with chronic pain have had it for years in either a constant or recurrent fashion.
What do you think of when you hear fibromyalgia? Have you ever heard of complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy? How about tendonosis? These are just some examples of specific diagnosis that fall into the chronic pain category but there are many others as well. While there may be a sense of hopelessness for those who suffer with these conditions, there is a light at the end of that tunnel.
At SIMIO Physical Therapy we can help with your chronic pain by helping you understand the pain response in the first place.
What’s more, we can help identify dysfunctional systems and mechanics throughout the body that may be contributing to pain or inhibiting the body’s ability to heal. If you would like more information as to what we do and how we can help you, please contact us for a free consultation and functional screen.
Craig E. Stasio
PT, MSPT, PRC™, AIA Fellow
Craig E. Stasio is a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley State University’s Graduate Physical Therapy program. Craig has worked in the physical therapy field since 1998 and has served as an aide, lead PT, and Director of Clinical Services and clinical educator prior to starting his own private specialty practice in 2008.
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Correcting poor alignment, postural awareness, or improving your ability to move starts with discovering what is limiting your body’s ability. We’ll examine your whole body for imbalanced relationships that lead to undesired tension, restriction or altered movement. Then we’ll create a roadmap to help you overcome your limits and build an awareness that leads to lasting results.
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