Acute vs Persistent Pain | Bowles Health Chiropractic & Physiotherapy
Understanding Pain: Acute vs Persistent Pain | Bowles Health Tumut
Bowles Health, your trusted chiropractic and physiotherapy clinic in Tumut, NSW, is here to help you understand the difference between acute pain and persistent (chronic) pain, and how effective treatment can improve your quality of life.
What Is Pain? Acute Pain vs Persistent Pain
Pain is typically classified into two main categories:
Acute pain: Pain lasting less than three months, often caused by an injury or illness.
Persistent pain (chronic pain): Pain lasting longer than three months, even after the original injury or illness has healed.
At Bowles Health, we see many patients experiencing both types of pain and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
What Causes Acute and Persistent Pain?
Acute pain usually results from a specific injury or illness, such as a sprained ankle or appendicitis. This type of pain is protective, encouraging rest and healing.
Persistent pain, on the other hand, is more complex. It may persist even after the injury has healed or may have no obvious cause, such as in fibromyalgia. Persistent pain often involves increased sensitivity of the nervous system, causing normal sensations to be perceived as painful.
Pain pathways and the nervous system play a significant role in persistent pain, where the brain's response to pain signals can amplify or misinterpret pain.
Factors Influencing Pain
Research shows pain is influenced by several factors beyond physical injury, including:
Emotions and behavior
Beliefs and mindset
Environment
Past experiences
General health and wellbeing
At Bowles Health Tumut, we recognise the importance of these factors in treating both acute and persistent pain.
Prognosis of Acute and Persistent Pain
Acute pain typically resolves within 3 months but can develop into persistent pain if untreated.
Persistent pain can last for months or years, requiring ongoing management and care.
How Can Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Help?
At Bowles Health Tumut, our experienced chiropractors and physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for both acute and persistent pain. Treatment may include:
Manual therapy and spinal adjustments to relieve acute pain
Exercise therapy and rehabilitation to restore function
Pain education and lifestyle advice to manage persistent pain
Our team tailors treatment plans to your unique needs, helping you reduce pain and improve your quality of life.
Why Choose Bowles Health for Pain Management in Tumut, NSW?
Experienced chiropractic and physiotherapy professionals
Patient-centered care with evidence-based treatments
Convenient location in Tumut, NSW
Focus on education and long-term pain management
If you are experiencing pain, don’t wait. Contact Bowles Health Tumut today to book a consultation and start your journey to better health.
References
Brukner P, et al. (2017). Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e. McGraw-Hill Education. Link
