Persistent pain, also known as chronic pain, affects a large population of the public for various reasons. Whether it is due to conditions such as fibromyalgia, an old injury, or other musculoskeletal conditions, living with pain and discomfort can be draining mentally, emotionally and physically.

We often assume that when we are in pain, something is wrong or injured. However, this is not always true. Tailored exercise may be the right kind of movement to reduce your pain and improve your quality of life. But how is exercise good for persistent pain?

Persistent pain is pain that has occurred for longer than 3 months, which is longer than the typical duration for tissue healing. The tissue that was once injured may be healed; however, you are still experiencing pain. Why? Pain acts as a protective mechanism, preventing our body from doing things such as movement that may injure us. Our central nervous system has become over sensitised by its presence. This pain and our central nervous system may be influenced by many factors, from. The biopsychosocial model, including our biology, psychology and social environments, makes treatment very individualised to your unique journey.

Through listening and understanding your experiences, the team at chaotic energy can tailor exercise prescription and education to you to optimise improvements. Some benefits include improved strength, improved mobility and function, improved mood and reduced stress, improved sleep, improved confidence and most importantly, a better understanding of our pain and what it actually means.