Chronic pain or Chronic pain syndrome: 1 in 5 people in the world suffer from chronic pain or related diagnoses. In the US chronic pain affects more people than cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes combined. Other diagnoses include fibromyalgia, arthritic pain, low back pain, polymyalgia, rheumatica, chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic pain affects quality of life and if not treated effectively can lead to depression, anxiety, lack of activity, sleepless nights and obesity, which can lead to more chronic disease. Opioid use has been prevalent in treating chronic pain which can lead to opioid addiction and a negative spiraling of quality of life and health. Death from drug overdose has doubled in the last 10 years, reaching over 70,000.
During your first appointment at 21st Century Rehab, you will meet with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in treating your condition. A full assessment will take place and you will be educated about the cause of your symptoms as well as treatment options. An individualized program will then be determined between you and your PT to best address your functional deficits and help to promote a better quality of life based on what is important to you.
We treat: Fibromyalgia, trigger points, Myofascial pain, Polymyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), Arthritis, Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis
