Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a common problem affecting about 10% of adults and can vary from minor restrictions to complete loss of independence. Chronic pain is long lasting pain which has not been relieved by treating the cause, if known, or by trying to relieve the pain itself. It mainly refers to pain arising from conditions which are not life threatening, for instance, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis or recurrent headache.

Chronic pain may give rise to negative beliefs and thoughts which may lead to worries or depression. At ProTherapy we can help you to:-

  • Increase understanding of the physical and emotional limitations of the pain/illness
  • Facilitate expression of the losses associated with these limitations
  • Identify unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
  • Develop strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
  • Implement pain management techniques
  • Develop a new sense of self-worth and identity