Chronic Pain Management Edmonton

Chronic Pain Management Edmonton
Chronic Pain Management Edmonton

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What is the most common treatment for chronic pain?

AsĀ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)Ā is a very gentle technique acting on a number of physiological systems in the body, it can prove effective at addressingĀ chronic painĀ in a number of ways.

Effective Chronic Pain Management In Edmonton

The autonomic nervous system of the body is divided into two categories the sympathetic system and the parasympathetic system. TheĀ sympathetic systemĀ increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure. TheĀ parasympathetic systemĀ innervates smooth muscles in the body, slows the heart rate, increases vessel and glandular activity, and controlsĀ sphincter musclesĀ in the body. Both systems where thought at one time not to be under our conscious control.

The gentle, rhythmical nature of MLD reduces sympathetic nervous activity allowing the parasympathetic system to pre-dominate.Ā Ā  Many of the chronic pain states, such as fibromyalgia, are thought to be caused by a ā€˜sympathetically maintained pain state’ due to an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, a technique such as MLD that encourages reduced sympathetic activity may actually allow the system to re-balance and positively influence theĀ chronic painĀ state.

MLD is also effective in reducing the presence of inflammatory agents inĀ soft tissue, due to stimulating lymph flow from the region. Some studies have shown that inflammatory agents, such as cytokines and prostaglandins can continue to be produced long after the initial trauma is passed.Ā Ā  Stimulation of the lymph system can assist in removing these agents from the tissues thereby reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Removal of the inflammatory agents can also reduce localized edema, this further relieves pain and possibly accelerates healing.

Absolute & Relative Contra-Indications

Ā Contra-indications are conditions or factors that serve as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment. Due to the effectiveness ofĀ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)Ā in accelerating lymph flow there are a number of health concerns thatĀ do not allow individuals to receive MLD.Ā Ā  If you are experiencing any of the following situations please discuss these with ourĀ In Step physiotherapistĀ prior to receiving any treatment:

  • Untreated Malignant Diseases
  • Acute Inflammations
  • Recent Thrombosis
  • Cardiac Insufficiency
  • Renal Failure

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