Genetics, tissue pathology, and inflammation.
Modern physiotherapy has shifted from the traditional biomedical model—which assumes a direct correlation between tissue damage and pain intensity—to the . This framework recognizes that a patient’s experience is influenced by:
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Exercise is the gold standard for pain management. Through "graded exposure," therapists help patients gradually return to feared activities, desensitizing the nervous system and strengthening tissues.
To treat pain effectively, clinicians must categorize it based on its underlying neurobiological mechanisms: Genetics, tissue pathology, and inflammation
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Educating patients on why they hurt. By explaining that pain is a "protective alarm" rather than a "damage meter," therapists can reduce fear and empower patients to move. Management Strategies Exercise is the gold standard for
Manual therapy, dry needling, or TENS can be used as "window-openers." They provide temporary analgesia that allows the patient to engage in active movement, but they should rarely be the sole focus of treatment.