persistent pain Flashcards
Acute pain
Short-term pain- typically felt following an injury which resolves once the tissue heals (within 3 months)
Persistent pain
lasts longer than acute pain and is less associated with changes in the tissues and more to do with changes in the central nervous system
Hurt vs Harm
It is possible to experience high levels of pain with no damage, can be the opposite. Pain is not a reliable indicator of our bodys tissues or the extent of an injury
Our alarm site
pain is protector- stops a person running on a broken bone or opening up a wound
Its the bodys way of protecting you while you heal
The sensitivity of nerves= responds to what is going on
Central sensitisation
increased sensitivity starts to become a problem when it hangs around long after tissues have healed
Alarm system becomes too sensitive
contributing factors
immune system, overwhelmed by life stress, scared of moving, scared of moving, scared of pain, poor sleep, weak muscles, avoiding activity activity and friends
reversing vicious pain cycle
understanding your pain, start moving, feel stronger and more in control, less scared of moving, more endurance, more confident, returning to normal activity = pain starts to reduce
Busting myth: persistent pain gets as we age
Pain does not necessarily get worse over
time and pain is not a normal part of
aging.
At any age, our bodies can adapt
positively to new things and can respond
to treatment.
Busting myths: pain with exercise=damage
The pain felt during movement or exercise and activities
reflects how sensitive the structures are – not how
damaged they are.
SORE BUT SAFE - It is safe and normal to feel some pain
when you start to move and exercise with persistent pain.
Exercise is proven as one of the most effective ways to
control pain and increase your physical and mental health
Busting myths: Persistent pain will never
get better
There is always something that can be
done to change someone’s experience
or improve their quality of life.
