Persistent Pain
Practical information about exercise, physical activity, training, fitness and staying active.
Persistent pain can affect movement, physical activity, sleep, work and the things you enjoy. It can also influence how confident you feel about moving and being active.
Explore our articles for practical information about persistent pain, exercise, physical capacity and strategies that may help you stay active and manage your symptoms over time.
Understanding Persistent Pain
Persistent pain is more than pain that simply lasts a long time.
Persistent pain can continue or recur after an injury or illness, or develop without a clear initial cause. The experience of pain can be influenced by many factors, including the tissues involved, movement, physical capacity, sleep, stress and previous experiences with pain.
Understanding these factors can help you make sense of your symptoms and identify strategies that may support movement, activity and everyday life.
Persistent Pain & Everyday Life
Persistent pain can affect much more than movement.
Pain can influence exercise, work, sleep, household activities, social activities and the things you enjoy. When symptoms have been present for some time, it can be difficult to know how much activity is appropriate or how to respond when symptoms change.
Our articles explore practical aspects of living with persistent pain and staying involved in the activities that matter to you.
Staying Active With Persistent Pain
Finding the right level of activity can help you keep moving.
Movement and exercise can form an important part of managing persistent pain. The right approach will vary between people and may depend on your symptoms, current activity levels, physical capacity and goals.
Starting at an appropriate level and gradually building activity can help you develop confidence and physical capacity without making every increase in symptoms feel like a setback.
Managing Flare-Ups & Setbacks
Explore practical information about changes in symptoms and getting back to your usual activities.
Persistent pain symptoms can change from day to day. Periods of increased pain or reduced activity do not necessarily mean that you have caused new damage or lost all of your progress.
Understanding your individual patterns and adjusting activity when needed can help you continue moving towards the things that matter to you.
Our articles explore practical approaches to managing changes in symptoms, maintaining activity and gradually returning to your usual routine.
Persistent Pain Articles
Explore our articles about persistent pain, movement, exercise and managing everyday life.
Whether you're trying to understand why pain has continued, looking for ways to stay active or learning how to manage changes in your symptoms, our articles provide practical information to help you make informed decisions about movement and everyday activities.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to know exactly what's causing your persistent pain before seeking help.
Persistent pain can be complex, particularly when symptoms have been present for a long time or have changed how you move and participate in everyday activities.
If pain is affecting your movement, physical activity, work or confidence, a physiotherapist can assess how your symptoms are affecting your function and help you understand practical next steps.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether persistent pain is affecting your movement, activity or everyday life, we're here to help.
Our physiotherapists can help you understand how persistent pain is affecting your movement and physical capacity, and work with you to develop practical strategies around your needs and goals.
