Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months. The pain can have a significant impact on your activities, sleep and daily life. At FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen, we discuss what the pain means to you and what kind of support is appropriate for your mobility.
How can pain persist?
Pain can be linked to a medical condition or injury. Sometimes pain persists even after the tissues have healed. The nervous system can become more sensitive, causing stimuli to be perceived more intensely. This does not mean that the pain is imaginary, nor does it mean that every pain stimulus causes new damage.
The cause and treatment vary from person to person. Discuss any new or changing pain with your GP. In the case of long-term limitations, an assessment by a rehabilitation specialist may also be appropriate.
We work with you to develop achievable activities, gain an understanding of strain and recovery, and find exercises that suit your situation. The aim is to improve your functioning; we cannot promise complete freedom from pain.
In which conditions can chronic pain occur?
