Chronic Pain Management
Compassionate experts in managing difficult, complex, and chronic presentations of pain.
If you feel like you’ve tried everything to resolve your pain, you’re in the right place.
Download our 5-Domain Chronic Pain Blueprint and reclaim the life that persistent pain has been quietly shrinking.
What chronic pain?
Medically, pain is regarded as “chronic” when it does not go away and is experienced on most days of the week for at least 3 months.
Intense and Disruptive
At Abound Physio, we treat many patients who define their pain as “chronic” simply because it is incredibly intense and disruptive. We are experts at treating persistent pain—whether it is highly severe, has been lingering for a long time, or both.
Facts About Chronic Pain
1 in 5 Australians suffer from chronic pain, often originating from a past injury. Over 60% report that it heavily interferes with their daily activities, sleep, and emotional wellbeing.
Our Core Measures for Improvement
- Strength and conditioning — tailored to your body and baseline
- Mobility training — to safely restore lost movement
- Encouragement — to slowly return to challenging tasks
- Education — around pain science and stress reduction
- Supportive environment — an empathetic healthcare team to guide you
Trusted by the Mango Hill Community
Mitch is absolutely amazing! He is so friendly, respectful, and genuinely kind. He really takes the time to listen and makes you feel comfortable and supported throughout the whole process. You can tell he truly cares about his clients and wants the best outcomes for them. I always feel heard and well looked after. I couldn’t recommend Mitchell highly enough! an outstanding physio!
- paige (from nics google acc sorry nic x)
Alternatives to Medication & Surgery
Medication alone is rarely the most effective way to treat chronic pain.
- A combined approach: It is best managed using a combination of different, active approaches.
- Active rehab: While this combination may include pain-relief medication managed by your GP, it must also include targeted physical rehab.
- Breaking outdated methods: When treated with traditional, outdated methods, chronic pain often has a low success rate.
The ‘Use It or Lose It’ Principle
Over the years, we have found that the “use it or lose it” principle plays a massive role in chronic pain:
- Loss of capacity: If you become less active over time due to your pain, you naturally begin to lose muscle mass, flexibility, and strength.
- Daily struggles: With less use, your body finds it even more difficult to carry out regular daily activities.
- The downward spiral: This creates a cycle of pain, avoidance, and physical deconditioning.
- Reversing the cycle: We are here to help you safely reverse that cycle through progressive, guided movement.
You Are In Good Hands
- Frustration: Living with day-in, day-out pain can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it stops you from participating fully in life.
- Conflicting answers: We understand the exhaustion of seeing multiple different practitioners and being given conflicting diagnoses.
Our team is thoroughly trained in the steady, evidence-based pace required to break free from the pain cycle. We don’t just treat the symptoms; we treat the person.
Download our 5-Domain Chronic Pain Blueprint
Practical tips and immediately implementable steps to reclaim your life from persistent pain.
Ready To Get Back To Your Best?
Don’t let chronic pain dictate your life any longer. From your very first session with Abound Physio, you will feel heard, understood, and confident that you are finally in the right place to get long-lasting results.
Gradual, Safe Progression
We take things at a pace that your body can handle, focusing on gradual, safe progression. We will guide you on the difference between safe soreness and danger pain.
Our goal is to help you build the capacity to do the activities that are meaningful to you.
Abound’s Chronic Pain Framework
We use a structured, evidence-based framework to help you regain control. We guide you through:
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Comprehensive Assessment & Listening
We start by listening to your full story, understanding your frustrations, and identifying what meaningful activities you want to get back to.
- Your history: we understand the exhaustion of seeing multiple practitioners.
- Your goals: our core measures for improvement are based on your capacity to return to what you love.
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Active, Movement-Based Rehab
We don’t rely solely on passive treatments. We guide you through progressive loading that stimulates natural pain-relief pathways and restores mobility.
- Safe progression: we take things at a pace your body can handle.
- Understanding pain: we guide you on the difference between safe soreness and danger pain.
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Education & Empowerment
When you’ve been in pain for a long time, the nervous system becomes highly protective. We provide education around pain science to help reduce fear.
- Building confidence: shifting your motor control from conscious protection to natural movement.
- Long-term independence: empowering you to take control of your pain, rather than relying on us forever.
Your Journey Forward
Breaking the cycle of chronic pain is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. We guide you through:
- Initial symptom management and pain education
- Restoring basic mobility and movement confidence
- Building foundational strength
- Returning to meaningful daily activities
- Long-term self-management and empowerment
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our physiotherapists undergo specific training in chronic pain management. When you book, let our reception team know about your specific condition, and we will pair you with the most suitable expert for your needs.
You don’t need a fully equipped home gym! We design our rehabilitation programs to be as accessible as possible, often utilizing your own body weight or simple items like resistance bands, which we can provide.
We don’t rely solely on passive treatments (like just massage or machines) that only offer temporary relief. We take a holistic, active approach that combines hands-on therapy with progressive strength, mobility, and education. We want to empower you to take control of your pain, rather than relying on us forever.
This is completely normal. When you’ve been in pain for a long time, the nervous system becomes highly protective. We take things at a pace that your body can handle, focusing on gradual, safe progression.
We will guide you on the difference between ‘safe soreness’ from using new muscles and ‘danger pain,’ ensuring you feel comfortable every step of the way.
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Disclaimer
Every body is unique, and so is every recovery journey. While the team at Abound Physio is dedicated to supporting your health, mobility, and wellbeing, specific results will vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Please speak with one of our qualified physiotherapists for advice tailored to your individual needs.