Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
Just like I knew it would happen, because it has happened many times before, I was at phyasical therapy this morning ands they gfave me a new exercise and as soon as I started I felt it. The exercise made things worse on my right side. They tried to massage it out but it didn't work. That is why I never seem to be able to see PT through to the end. Something is always made worse.So i've been icing it all day and I'll go back Thursday, like a fool, and see how I am. And it's not like I'm back where I started. I wasn't making any progress to begin with. Should I keep going and chance another injury or just stop now anmd stay where I'm at?
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Hi All.... It's great to see all of the new people joining the site... I'm loving it!!...smileI'm not sure if people are aware that if you don't have Bipolar Disorder but have a loved one who has the disorder we do have a board for people to go to in order to share their experiences and seek friendship, support or adviseIt's the Friends and Family of Bipolar Board.... I hope you'll take a...
When you go back Thursday. Talk to your physical therapist and about your concerns. Before you start doing anything.
But that doesn't mean you give up. If a particular exercise is too painful for you, then talk to your PT and discuss it, tell them your not up to that yet and see if you can work on something less difficult and go back to that exercise when you've built up more muscle strength.