Chronic Pain Physiotherapy and Self Management
STARTING January 2025: Scotia Physiotherapy will be offering a multidisciplinary Pain Self Management Program to help you learn how to manage and overcome your pain. Details below.
What is chronic pain?
Pain is considered “chronic” when it persists for 3 months or more. For some, chronic pain develops after an injury or illness. For others, it can develop due to a medical condition, or on its own with no history of illness or injury. According to Health Canada, up to 8 million Canadians experience chronic pain.
What is the difference between short term pain and chronic pain?
Many people experience short term pain after an injury or illness. This short term pain improves as you heal and get better. Short term pain typically responds well to traditional methods of pain-management – things like rest, ice or heat, and pain medications.
Chronic pain, on the other hand, behaves differently. It does not necessarily get better as you heal, and may not respond to traditional pain-management approaches. For many people, their chronic pain can also be made worse by factors such as stress or poor sleep.
How can physiotherapy help?
At Scotia Physiotherapy, your therapist will perform a thorough assessment to identify factors related to your pain. They will help to develop a personalized treatment plan to help you manage your pain.
We offer a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, including:
- Acupuncture
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic ultrasound and laser
- Supervised in-gym physiotherapy
- Massage therapy
- Nutrition counselling
Become Empowered to Live more Life with Less Pain: Join Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to define your life. Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Course is designed to help you regain control, build resilience, and improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve been dealing with pain for years or are newly diagnosed, this course offers the tools and support you need to manage your pain more effectively.
What is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Course?
This course is an introductory program that teaches practical techniques and strategies. Here’s what you can expect:
-Module 1: Pain 101 – you will gain knowledge about how pain happens and different types of pain to help you make informed decisions about your care
-Module 2: The Mind Body Connection – you will learn about how to approach movement and activities to help manage pain and live well
-Module 3: The Mind Body Connection – you will learn about how our thoughts, beliefs, emotions and memories interact with pain and you will be introduced to some strategies to shift those interactions from negative to neutral
-Module 4: Check in and Further Resources – this module is an opportunity to check in with the facilitators and get some help troubleshooting the use of new strategies. You will also learn about putting together your own tailored healthcare team.
Designed and delivered by experts, physiotherapists and psychologists, in pain management, this course combines evidence-based strategies with real-world techniques that are easy to implement in daily life.
Why Take This Course?
– Gain Empowerment: Learn how to take charge of your own health with self-management skills that put you back in control.
– Tailored Approaches: The course is designed to accommodate various pain conditions (e.g., arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain) and levels of pain intensity.
– Supportive Community: Join a community of others who understand what you’re going through. Share experiences, learn together, and build lasting connections.
– Convenience: Access the course online, at your own pace, with video lessons, exercises, and downloadable resources.
Who is This Course For?
This course is ideal for anyone who:
– Struggles with chronic pain, whether from injury, illness, or conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain.
– Wants to improve their quality of life by learning how to better manage their pain.
– Is looking for new strategies and tools to deal with pain on a daily basis.
– Desires to connect with others in similar situations and be part of a supportive community.
Enroll Today & Take the First Step Toward a Better Life
Managing chronic pain is a journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Join our **Chronic Pain Self-Management Course** today and start building a better, pain-managed life.
Program runs January 23rd and 30th, Feb 13th and Feb 20th, 2025 5-7pm at the John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street.
The program must be pre-paid, will be billed as physiotherapy and covered by health insurance programs which cover group physiotherapy programs.
To learn more or sign up, contact us at Scotia Physiotherapy 902 425 3065 or info@scotiaphysiotherapy.ca
