Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Preston
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Don’t Navigate Chronic Pain Alone
Chronic pain is a challenging and often isolating condition that affects over four million Australians. Here at Specific Physiotherapy, we have a program for individuals living with ongoing pain that aims to reduce pain intensity, enhance quality of life, improve function, and ultimately support better overall pain management. Plus, we can manage your pain with an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan, meaning it’s more affordable to access physio care.
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Understanding Pain Conditions
Chronic Pain Syndromes
There are several chronic pain syndromes, including fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome. These can be challenging to diagnose and treat due to the diverse nature of neuropathic pain symptoms.
Post-Surgery and Trauma Pain
For some, the pain after surgery, traumatic injury, or accident doesn't ease with the typical course of treatment. We can create a tailored treatment plan for you if you're experiencing this type of pain.
Headaches and Migraines
Chronic headaches and migraines can be debilitating. At Specific Physiotherapy, we can assist with headaches through posture correction, exercises, and relaxation to manage the frequency of your pain.
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Managing Persistent Pain with Specific Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Our physiotherapists have proficiency in a range of manual therapy techniques, including remedial massage, dry needling, joint mobilisation and manipulation and more. Plus, we offer clinical Pilates on-site at our Preston clinic. Whether you visit for an initial assessment or a regular appointment, you'll get more 1:1 time with your physiotherapist thanks to our long appointment times.
Patient Education
Navigating pain can be confusing, especially when you don't understand the reasons your symptoms are continuing. Our physios use visual learning, such as anatomy models and posters, to give you a detailed explanation of your condition. The aim of our approach is to offer you deeper insight into your condition, as well as improved communication and better health outcomes.
Customised Exercises
We develop customised exercise plans based on certain conditions, which can be adapted and progressed to suit your progress. We avoid generic print outs and always prioritise your well being at every step.
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EPC Plans and Chronic Pain
The EPC plan is a Medicare initiative that allows patients with chronic medical conditions to access professional physiotherapy services. The key to accessing this plan is through a GP referral. To be eligible for an EPC plan, you must have a chronic condition that has been or is likely to be present for at least six months. This includes conditions like arthritis, chronic back pain, or repetitive strain injuries. With the EPC Plan, you can access physiotherapy sessions at a reduced cost.
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Why Choose Specific Physiotherapy?
Holistic Care
We acknowledge that psychological and emotional factors contribute to pain. Many psychological techniques like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mind-body techniques, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, hypnosis, and breathing exercises may be helpful. We also collaborate with pain psychologists for holistic pain management.
Focus on Wellbeing
Throughout every step of the process, your wellbeing is at the front of our minds. We want to help you achieve your goals, whether that's to reduce pain, increase function, improve quality of life or something else.
Ongoing Support
Beyond treatment, we strive to offer ongoing management and support to help you live your best life and find effective ways to manage your pain.