Chronic pain management


What is chronic pain?

Chronic or persistent pain is either continuous or recurrent pain that lasts beyond the normal time of healing. Pain which lasts longer than three months is usually considered chronic pain.

What are the main causes of chronic pain?

What are some of the types of chronic pain?

What does pain care treatment involve?

Chronic pain is often misunderstood, however there has been a lot of research into persistent pain—and advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and management has progressed greatly. There is now a much better understanding of what does and doesn’t work in helping people with chronic pain. To help you effectively manage your on going pain, treatment will help provide the following:

Is a referral required?

No referral is required to see a physio for chronic pain management.

Can I claim this service as an extra on my health insurance policy?

A session for chronic pain management with your physio may be claimed on private health insurance depending on your level of cover, please check with your private health insurance provider.

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