St Albert Physiotherapy How To Get Your Pain-Free Lifestyle Back | Page 3

A Safe and Effective Chronic
Pain Management Alternative
Manual physical therapy – the remedy for chronic pain
◦ Four out of ten patients with chronic pain already report that manual therapy
such as massage or chiropractic care have worked incredibly well for them.1
Therapists have the ability to use an array of techniques manipulated by hand
with the aim of reducing pain in the body’s soft tissue. The therapy is
characterized by its flexibility and thus the power to be adapted according to the
patient’s many needs.
◦ It is easy to imagine it as a journey towards health with implications in
preventing, managing and treating the root of the problem. Once the
examination is complete, the therapist will evaluate and interpret the results to
identify the cause. Following this, a program is designed to care for that specific
problem, regardless if it’s low back pain, neck or another musculoskeletal
condition.
◦ Usually, techniques involve spinal manipulation to improve joint mobility and
strength, a combination of stretching and postural exercises, and tailored physical
training. The treatment plan is completed with education and counsel to better
manage the pain and minimize the risk of occurrence. Another benefit is the level
of support offered. Physical therapists are there as a health partner working by
the patient’s side to improve their overall health and well-being.