Our approach to chronic pain rehabilitation is individualized, holistic and multi-faceted
At The Pelvic Health Clinic, one-on-one compassionate and inclusive care is the standard. We are a body-positive clinic. We believe that every body is deserving of care and clinical expertise. Movement is for everyone! And rehabilitation is for everyone, too.
Here at The Pelvic Clinic, we strive to help all of our clients to live comfortably in their bodies by reducing chronic pain, increasing movement that feels great, and supporting each person on their journey to wellness. We believe that all bodies deserve to feel cared for and are proud of the environment of inclusion and judgment-free health care that we have created.
Chronic Pain
When it comes to chronic pain (pain that lasts >3 months), it is increasingly recognized that tissue damage is not the sole cause of pain. Changes occur in the structure and function of brain regions responsible for processing, regulating, and making sense of pain that can lead to a cycle of self-perpetuating pain. As pain becomes chronic, these changes in the brain can amplify the pain you experience, leading to increased pain frequency, intensity, duration, and disability. Understanding how and why these unconscious changes take place is critical for learning how to break the cycle of chronic pain.
Our team has an advanced understanding of pain physiology, and will work together with you to highlight how:
- The brain and body’s response to long-term pain and how this contributes to a cycle of persistent pain.
- How your beliefs, emotions, and environment can increase pain intensity, frequency, duration, and disability.
- New strategies for pain self-management and why they work for persistent pain.
Most importantly, we will help you to piece together your “pain story” and identify your individual drivers of persistent pain, and work with you to develop a home program to reduce or eliminate pain by:
- Addressing underlying musculoskeletal causes of pain with a corrective home exercise program
- Teaching the brain to reinterpret pain signals as safe and non-threatening
- Shifting your beliefs about pain
- Increasing your activity levels while minimizing pain flares
As specialists in the treatment of chronic pain, we are proud to be able to offer a variety of services, all working with you to approach your persistent pain condition from a variety of angles:
Dedication to Sensitive Practice
The Pelvic Health Clinic strives to foster an environment where clients feel safe and supported. To help you feel safe and avoid possible triggers, we ask that you discuss with your physical therapist how they might make you feel more comfortable and better supported during assessment and treatment.