Chronic Pain

Find Chronic Pain Relief that Works at Miss-Lou Physical Therapy

Have you been in pain for more than three months? Does it feel like you’ll never find relief? You’re experiencing chronic pain–a pervasive and debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. Fortunately, the team of experts at our Natchez, Ferriday and Jonesville, MS physical therapy clinic can address chronic pain and help you find relief.

Chronic pain is a persistent discomfort that can last for months or even years, often outlasting the typical healing process of an acute injury. Chronic pain can severely impact your day-to-day function and overall quality of life. Everyday tasks like climbing stairs or bringing in groceries start to feel insurmountable, and many chronic pain patients struggle with emotional and social limitations, too.

Although chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body, the most commonly affected areas include the lower back, neck, shoulders, and joints. In addition to pain–which can vary in type and intensity–you might also experience stiffness, inflammation, and limited mobility. 

Here are some of the more common chronic pain conditions:

Physical therapy at Miss-Lou Physical Therapy takes a results-oriented approach to managing chronic pain. We’ll help you set physical and functional goals, then help you work toward those goals with minimally invasive, evidence-based treatment approaches, such as exercise or manual therapy. Our techniques will help you build strength, improve mobility, and alleviate pain.

We’ll also work with you to identify and correct the root cause of your chronic pain so we can work on addressing the impairment. In some cases, we may be able to eliminate your pain completely; in others, we’ll help you manage your condition so you can live a full, active life.

Our physical therapists will help you build strength and mobility and reduce pain through scientifically-backed treatment and expert guidance. We’ll ensure you see results by addressing the underlying factor causing your pain.

If nothing seems to help your chronic pain, give us a call to schedule an initial consultation.

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches to Chronic Pain

When you come in for your initial appointment at Miss-Lou Physical Therapy, our expert physical therapists will begin with a thorough assessment, including a complete health history and comprehensive physical exam. We’ll dig deep into your symptoms, past injuries, and other health concerns to uncover your pain’s source.

Once we fully understand your condition, we’ll develop a results-oriented treatment plan customized to your needs. Through a blend of proven treatment techniques, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and pain-relieving modalities, we’ll develop a treatment program that works.

Treatment plans for chronic pain will vary based on the location and cause of your pain. Here are some of the techniques we might try:

In addition to proven physical therapy techniques, our experts will educate you about your condition, including strategies for managing your pain and suggestions for exercises you can do at home.

Living with chronic pain can be a challenge. At Miss-Lou Physical Therapy, we keep up with the latest research in our field to provide you with both long-proven and cutting-edge treatment options. No matter how long your chronic pain has lasted, we’ll help you find relief!

Request an appointment at our Natchez, Ferriday or Jonesville, MS physical therapy clinic today!