The Cleveland clinic defines Chronic pain as: “pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months or years.”

There are several different chronic pain conditions that a patient can present with. At Myocare we work to understand each patient’s condition to provide optimal outcomes. We understand that the patient is already in pain, and that increasing that pain can at times be counter-productive. Therefore we work within the patient’s boundaries. When working with chronic pain conditions we try to find a blend of techniques that will work to reduce the pain, without increasing pain. We will work with patients to address their goals for the treatment.

Massage therapy is not a cure for chronic pain conditions, but it can be part of a strategy to help manage symptoms.