Chronic Pain Program
When pain lasts longer than it should, the approach has to change.
Chronic pain program in Burlington
Pain that's lasted 3+ months responds to different strategies than acute injury. We combine movement, hands-on care, education, and the right adjuncts to break the cycle.
What we treat
What we treat.
Chronic pain is rarely just one thing. It's usually a tangle of physical, neurological, and lifestyle factors that all need addressing for real change.
Pain that's stuck around for months or years despite previous treatment. Often involves both mechanical and central nervous system factors.
Widespread pain, fatigue, and sensitivity. Graded movement, sleep strategies, and pacing make a measurable difference for most patients.
Disproportionate pain after an injury, often with skin and temperature changes. Early, careful rehab is essential.
Tension-type, cervicogenic, or migraine headaches that haven't fully responded to medication. Physical and lifestyle factors matter.
Sciatica, neuropathy, post-surgical nerve pain. Targeted treatment plus desensitization strategies.
When an old whiplash, surgery, or injury keeps causing problems. Often the original tissue has healed but the nervous system hasn't reset.
Our approach
A real plan for pain that hasn't worked yet.
Most chronic pain patients have already tried the obvious. We start by looking for what's been missed and what hasn't been tried in the right combination.
We take the time to understand the full picture — injury history, previous treatment, what helps, what flares it. The first visit usually changes our understanding of your case.
Understanding why pain persists is the single most evidence-supported intervention for chronic pain. We explain what's happening and why.
Progressively building tolerance for movement and load. Gradual, patient, but always moving forward — not just managing flare-ups.
Manual therapy, acupuncture, and other tools used strategically — to support the movement plan, not replace it.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about chronic pain
I've tried everything — what's different here?+
Most chronic pain patients have tried things in isolation. The difference here is integrating the right combination — graded exercise, education, manual therapy, sometimes acupuncture — and progressing them carefully over time. We also spend more time on the assessment than most clinics do.
Will exercise make my pain worse?+
Some short-term increase in symptoms is normal as you build tolerance, but pain shouldn't keep escalating. We start at a level your body can handle and progress carefully. The goal isn't no pain during exercise — it's gradually reducing the pain you feel during normal life.
How long does the program take?+
Most chronic pain plans run 8-12 weeks of regular sessions, with significant change usually visible by week 4-6. Some conditions take longer. We re-assess regularly so the plan evolves as you do.
Is medication still part of treatment?+
Sometimes, in coordination with your physician. Our role isn't to manage medication but to reduce your reliance on it where possible by addressing the underlying drivers of pain.
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When land-based exercise is too provocative early on, the pool offers a way to build tolerance with less load.
Clinically reviewed by Stephanie Aubin, MPT
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