Chronic pain
Chronic or persistent pain generally describes pain that has lasted well beyond a typical healing window. It can affect one area of the body or several, and it often carries a physical, emotional, and functional impact that changes over time rather than staying fixed.
Because persistent pain is shaped by many overlapping factors, from tissue sensitivity to movement patterns, stress, and sleep, a coordinated, multi-discipline approach is often more useful than any single service on its own.
This page explains, in general terms, how physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and counselling commonly support persistent pain at the clinic, individually or in combination. It is educational information, not a diagnosis or a promise of any specific outcome.
How We Can Help
How we can help
Physiotherapy
Registered Physiotherapists build a plan around exercise prescription, manual therapy, and dry needling, along with education on pacing activity and managing load over time as pain patterns evolve.
Clinical Pilates at the clinic and gym-floor rehabilitation at Fittopia Fitness Center both give a progressive, structured way to rebuild strength and confidence in movement over the longer term.
Registered massage therapy
Registered Massage Therapists commonly provide ongoing hands-on care alongside rehabilitation, helping address muscle tension that can accompany persistent pain and supporting overall comfort between other appointments.
Because persistent pain can shift over time, sessions are reassessed regularly rather than following a fixed routine, with pressure and technique adjusted to how your body is responding.
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Registered Acupuncturists commonly use acupuncture and electro-acupuncture, and Fu's Subcutaneous Needling is used by the team for chronic and stubborn pain, including neck, shoulder, and back pain, sports tendinopathies, and sciatica.
Counselling & social work
A Registered Social Worker offers person-centred, CBT-informed, and solution-focused support for the emotional and daily-life toll persistent pain can take, working alongside your physical care rather than in place of it.
Getting Started
Your first visit
A first visit for persistent pain starts with a thorough history: how long the pain has been present, what affects it, and what you have already tried, so your practitioner can build a realistic, individualized plan rather than a generic one.
Depending on the discipline, treatment the same day is common, and many patients coordinate across two or more services. Book online through Jane for physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, or counselling; extended health receipts are provided, and direct billing is rolling out now, starting with Sun Life.
Good to Know
Chronic pain FAQs
Do I need to try one discipline before combining others for chronic pain?
No. Many patients coordinate two or more services from the start, such as physiotherapy alongside counselling or acupuncture, and your practitioners can help sequence care once they understand your full picture.
Is counselling relevant if my pain is physical?
Yes, for many people. Persistent pain often has an emotional and daily-life impact alongside the physical one, and counselling offers support and practical tools for that side, working alongside your physical care.
How is a plan for chronic pain different from a plan for a recent injury?
Plans for persistent pain typically focus on pacing, function, and gradual progress across multiple visits and, often, multiple disciplines, rather than a short course of treatment for a single recent injury.
If symptoms are severe, sudden, or getting worse, such as intense pain, loss of function, a new or worsening head injury, or any other urgent concern, seek urgent medical care or call 9-1-1 rather than waiting for an appointment. This page is general information, not medical advice, and does not replace an assessment from a qualified healthcare provider.
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