Chronic Pain in Cottonwood Heights & Salt Lake City, UT

What are some common forms of chronic pain?

As you might imagine, there are many chronic pain-causing conditions that don’t go away on their own. Among the types which may be helped by physical therapy are:

• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Headaches
• Pelvic Joint Pain
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Frozen Shoulder
• Foot Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tennis Elbow

How can physical therapy help my chronic pain?

The type of chronic pain you have, as well as its underlying cause, will determine what sort of treatment your physical therapist will recommend. That might involve working as part of a medical team for cases such as diabetes-related pain, or when physical therapy is attempted in hopes of avoiding surgery.

Among the techniques a physical therapist will employ to help relieve pain, as well as improve range of motion, are manual therapy, in which your physical therapist will stretch and apply gentle pressure to target problem joints and muscles. Teaching your posture and movement techniques to reduce pain is often a key part of chronic pain therapy, as are exercises for improving strength and flexibility.

When you need help dealing with — and often eradicating — chronic pain, call us for a consultation. Our highly trained team of physical therapists is here to help.

Types of Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain

A series of muscle-strengthening exercises and therapeutic methods can help to relieve your long-term discomfort. Before we can create a strategy, we will evaluate your range of motion, poor habits and comfort level. Your physical therapist will schedule sessions to help you improve your posture, mobility, strength, or mobility after the consultation.

Physical Therapy solutions can include cupping, acupuncture, and decompression therapy depending on your needs. You can also do the exercises and stretches that you learned in physical therapy at home to help reduce your pain. These chronic pain treatments can be done regularly and will improve your muscle strength.

Meet Your Chronic Pain Management Team

At Dynamic Physical Therapy, we take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to chronic pain management that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes. Our multifaceted treatment strategies focus on improving function, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life.

Matthew Nelson PT, DPT, TPS, AFDNS, AIB Cert – VR
Matt brings specialized expertise as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist to the treatment of complex and persistent pain conditions. His advanced understanding of pain neuroscience allows him to address both the physical and neurological aspects of chronic pain. Matt combines trigger point dry needling, manual therapy, and targeted exercise with pain education to help patients understand and effectively manage their symptoms. His comprehensive approach empowers patients with strategies to regain function despite persistent pain.

Jessica Bauerkemper PT, DPT, AIB CERT – VR
Jessica specializes in treating chronic pain through an integrated approach that combines hands-on techniques with movement retraining. Her expertise in trigger point dry needling provides an effective intervention for persistent muscular pain. Jessica focuses on helping patients break the cycle of pain through graded activity, mindful movement strategies, and progressive functional training. Her compassionate approach addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of living with chronic pain.

Anika Jansen, PT, DPT
Anika implements functional dry needling and comprehensive movement assessment in her treatment of persistent pain conditions. Her approach emphasizes identifying how altered movement patterns and protective behaviors contribute to ongoing symptoms. Anika excels at developing individualized strategies that help patients gradually return to meaningful activities while managing their pain. Her background in vestibular therapy provides additional insight for patients whose chronic pain affects balance and coordination.

Ciena Lavallee PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Ciena’s McKenzie Method certification enhances her ability to identify mechanical patterns contributing to persistent pain. Her systematic approach helps patients understand their pain triggers and develop effective self-management strategies. Ciena focuses on empowering patients through education, specific exercise, and gradual exposure to previously painful activities. Her experience in endurance sports gives her valuable perspective on pacing and progressive loading for patients with activity-limited pain conditions.

You can trust the Cottonwood Heights & Salt Lake City, UT Physical Therapy specialists

Our experienced physical therapy team has been helping patients manage chronic pain and our specialists are licensed to provide exceptional and personalized care to reduce pain and restore function. We can help reduce chronic pain and our staff offers the best in hands-on treatment and a variety of options for patients. Call us today to book your appointment.