Chronic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over three months. The pain can be there all the time, or it may come and go. It can happen anywhere in your body. Chronic pain can interfere with your daily activities, such as working, having a social life and taking care of yourself or others. 

Symptoms of Chronic Pain Syndrome:

• Joint pain
• Muscle aches
• Burning pain
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Loss of stamina and flexibility, due to decreased activity
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Poor sleep
• Feeling very tired or wiped out
• Irritability
• Guilt

Causes of Chronic Pain Syndrome: 

• Arthritis and other joint problems
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Repetitive stress injuries, when the same movement over and over puts strain on a body part
• Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes muscle pain throughout the body
• Nerve damage
• Lyme disease
• Broken bones
• Acid reflux or ulcers
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Endometriosis, when tissue in the uterus grows outside of it
• Surgery

Occupational therapy can guide patients to integrate new skills and routines into their lived experiences.They use a responsive approach that helps clients engage in activities which have been shown to reduce pain and increase endorphins and we know that is one of the most natural painkillers of all, to engage, be present. Therapists encourage good rest and sleep, and provide training to address sleep hygiene and decrease pain. They educate and implement relaxation and mindfulness strategies. They recommend environmental modifications to reduce pain onset.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Sources:https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/chronic-pain-syndrome-overview
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4798-chronic-pain
https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/meeting-summary/occupational-therapy-pain-management

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.