To treat pain effectively, one must address the physical, emotional and psychological aspects. Medical treatments, including medication, surgery, rehabilitation and physical therapy, may be helpful for treating chronic pain.
In addition, Psychological treatments is important part of chronic pain management to address psychological and emotional factors. Understanding and managing the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that accompany the discomfort can help one cope more effectively with their pain and can actually reduce the intensity of the pain.
At Psynaptica, as part of Body with Soul healthcare network, our Clinical Psychologists work with other healthcare providers such as osteopaths, physiotherapists and GPs in helping manage pain effectively.