Pain that lingers for months—sometimes even years—can feel like a weight you carry everywhere. Whether it’s shoulder pain, neck tension, lower back pain, or a general stiffness that won’t go away, chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body it shapes your mood, energy, and confidence.
If you’ve ever asked:
You’re not alone. And the answer is: you don’t have to accept pain as your new normal.
At West Henday Physical Therapy, our approach to Chronic Pain Physiotherapy in Edmonton is designed to help you manage symptoms, improve movement, and reclaim a better quality of life—step by step.
Chronic pain isn’t just “ongoing pain”it’s a complex cycle that involves the nervous system, muscle patterns, psychological stress, and how the brain processes discomfort. At West Henday Physical Therapy, we address each layer of that cycle to reduce pain, restore function, and help you get back to life.
Pain is identified as chronic when it persists beyond the expected healing time usually more than 12 weeks. It may come and go or feel constant, sometimes even without a clear cause. Whether it’s dull and nagging or sharp and limiting, it can affect every part of your daily life.
We care for individuals experiencing both minor and complex pain conditions, including:
We customize every plan based on your needs. Some of the proven methods we use include:
We guide you through personalized movement routines that gently improve flexibility, stability, and strength. These exercises are carefully paced to avoid flare-ups and support sustainable progress.
These hands-on techniques target tight fascia and muscle restrictions, reducing stiffness and improving circulation. Manual joint mobilizations can also help improve alignment and ease tension.
A gradual, structured reintroduction to movement is essential in chronic pain recovery. We help rebuild tolerance, confidence, and independence—one movement at a time.
Dry needling may reduce muscle tension, while taping techniques can support joint alignment and reduce discomfort during movement. These are used strategically within a broader rehab plan.
Pain can alter how you sit, stand, or move. We help correct posture through targeted core exercises and movement awareness drills that restore alignment and reduce undue stress on your joints.
Chronic pain often coexists with anxiety and muscle guarding. Guided breathing, mindfulness-based relaxation, and body awareness practices help calm the nervous system and minimize pain intensity.
We guide you through real-life movements—such as lifting, climbing stairs, or standing at work—so you can build confidence and prevent re-injury. Used for: return-to-work programs, repetitive strain injuries, and chronic joint pain.
Without proper intervention, chronic pain often leads to:
But with ongoing support and the appropriate approach, it’s possible to:
At West Henday Physical Therapy, we meet you where you are. No pressure. No judgment. Just a plan that feels doable—and support that never wavers.
Each session is built around:
What your body needs now—not what it “should” be able to do
Open communication—we listen, adjust, and evolve with your journey
Collaboration—we include your goals, routines, and barriers
Consistency—pain doesn’t vanish overnight, but progress adds up
Whether you’ve been living with chronic pain for months or years, Chronic Pain Physiotherapy in Edmonton can make a real difference.
Improvement varies from person to person, but small wins often come early, and we’ll build on each one together.
Our methods focus on comfort first. We aim to reduce, not provoke pain, using a gradual and safe approach.
Yes, we’ll provide movements that match your ability level and pace, with clear instructions and check-ins along the way.
If you’re ready to start feeling more in control of your body—and your life—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
West Henday Physical Therapy—where healing moves at your pace.
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