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PERSISTENT PAIN
Persistent neck pain is common and can be extremely debilitating, impacting all areas of life including work, hobbies, family dynamics, sleep, mood, physical activities. Often people with neck lower back pain have also seen numerous healthcare professionals and have tried numerous treatments with either no effect or minimal-moderate effect. The research for persistent pain has significantly changed over the years. This includes addressing all factors that may be contributing to the pain. This does not only include the biomedical factors but also the psychological, social and lifestyle factors. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with persistent neck pain. Although persistent neck pain in most cases does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. We are however, able to help set up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. It is important to set the correct expectations, for persistent neck pain, interventions are not quick fixes or magic bullets. These do take time, persistence, consistency, and some level of effort. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Persistent lower back pain is very common and can be extremely debilitating, impacting all areas of life including work, hobbies, family dynamics, sleep, mood, physical activities. Often people with persistent lower back pain have also seen numerous healthcare professionals and have tried numerous treatments with either no effect or minimal-moderate effect. The research for lower back pain has significantly changed over the years. This includes addressing all factors that may be contributing to the pain. This does not only include the biomedical factors but also the psychological, social and lifestyle factors. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with persistent lower back pain. Although persistent lower back pain often does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. We are however, able to help set up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. It is important to set the correct expectations, for persistent lower back pain, interventions are not quick fixes or magic bullets. These do take time, persistence, consistency, and some level of effort. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is as the name implies complex. It is often also extremely debilitating and resistant to treatment. CRPS can affect numerous joints however, most often affect the wrist or ankles (read more here). CRPS often requires a mulit-disciplinary team to manage the condition which often involves a GP, pain physician, physiotherapist/exercise physiologist, occupational therapist and/or psychologist. It often requires both conservative treatments (e.g., graded motor imagery, exercises, bracing), pharmacological options and interventional procedures. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with CRPS. Especially our exercise physiologist Sam Bulten has a special interest in CRPS and other persistent pain conditions (currently studying masters in pain management). Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Osteoarthritis is very common and can be extremely debilitating, and can impact all areas of life including work, hobbies, family dynamics, sleep, mood, physical activities. The research for osteoarthritis has changed our understanding of osteoarthritis and how it should be treated. Research has shed light on other mechanisms which are involved in the condition and that it is no longer considered just a “wear and tear” condition (read more here). The care for osteoarthritis can be very different for each person. It should aim to address all factors that may be contributing to the pain. This does not only include the biomedical factors but also the psychological, social and lifestyle factors. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with osteoarthritis. Although persistent lower back pain often does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. If previous attempts at exercising have led to increases in pain, this may not be completely unusual, exploring a more appropriate tailored program is important. We are however, able to help set up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. It is important to set the correct expectations, for persistent lower back pain, interventions are not quick fixes or magic bullets. These do take time, persistence, consistency, and some level of effort. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an autoimmune condition that can affect any joints but often affects people's fingers and hands. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with rheumatoid arthritis. Although rheumatoid arthritis often does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. We are however, able to help set up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. Exercise in particular has shown to modify the rheumatoid arthritis disease process in the long term. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your rheumatologist, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Fibromyalgia is unfortunately often a stigmatized condition thought of by some people as a condition that encompasses “I don’t know what is wrong with you but you have pain”. However, research has actually made some great break-throughs that demonstrate Fibromyalgia is very real (read more here). Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with fibromyalgia. Especially our exercise physiologist Sam Bulten has a special interest in Fibromyalgia and other persistent pain conditions (currently studying masters in pain management). Although Fibromyalgia often does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. Exercise in the long-term has shown to improve pain for some people living with Fibromyalgia. We also help in setting up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. It is important to set the correct expectations, for Fibromyalgia, interventions are not quick fixes or magic bullets. These do take time, persistence, consistency, and some level of effort. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
Persistent pain can occur in any joint often affecting the lower back, neck, shoulders, knees, ankles and can be extremely debilitating, impacting all areas of life including work, hobbies, family dynamics, sleep, mood, physical activities. Often people with joint pain have also seen numerous healthcare professionals and have tried numerous treatments with either no effect or minimal-moderate effect. The research for persistent pain has significantly changed over the years. This includes addressing all factors that may be contributing to the pain. This does not only include the biomedical factors but also the psychological, social and lifestyle factors. Our team at Adapt Movement is passionate about improving the quality of life of people living with persistent pain. Although persistent pain in most cases does not have a ‘cure’, the disabling aspects (e.g., physical limitations, deconditioning) can be improved. The effect of conservative treatments on pain intensity itself is mixed, with some people seeing improvements while others see limited change. We are however, able to help set up strategies to assist in the management of pain and to set up a plan for pain flare ups. With the aim to allow you to control your pain instead of letting the pain control you. It is important to set the correct expectations, for persistent pain, interventions are not quick fixes or magic bullets. These do take time, persistence, consistency, and some level of effort. Our team may identify factors that may be contributing in the maintenance of your pain or your quality of life, these sometimes are out of our scope of practice. Therefore, we attempt to work closely with your pain physician, GP, psychologist, dietitian, or anyone else involved in your care.
