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understanding surgery side effect pain
Imagine suffering an injury, or developing a condition that means you need to have surgery. You get wheeled into the operating theatre full of hope that this is the beginning of the end of your pain, but after all the surgery and rehab is done, you're still struggling with pain. This is sadly the reality for many patients after surgery - whether it's a complex joint replacement, an emergency operation or even a Caesarian birth surgery. This lingering post surgery pain can come from a variety of causes - nerve damage, scar tissue, reduced mobility or increased sensitisation. It's like your body knew of your hopes and dreams for freedom from pain, but it's just not going to happen for you.
simple, at home treatments for surgery side effects
Speak To Your Surgical Team: Making contact with your surgical team to get everything checked out should always be your first call if you're struggling with pain post surgery, even if the surgery was some time ago.
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Make Friends With Your Scars: Touching healed scar tissue, even if it's emotionally or mentally difficult, can be the first step in helping your body's central nervous system get used to the changed sensations in your body, so that it no longer automatically assumes that an area is in pain. It's like starting to turn down the volume on a fire alarm so your body's extra jumpy pain sensors can calm down.
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Gentle Exercise: Movement can help encourage blood flow to the affected area, which can help with healing. Despite sitting down feeling comfy, it's important to keep moving and active, within your pain tolerance, of course!
if you're still suffering with surgery side effects...
Surgical procedures and aftercare has advanced beyond medicine's wildest dreams, but our bodies (and brains) have not quite caught up. If surgery hasn't promised the pain free peace you were praying for, or you've been left with further issues, Anna at Chelsea Street Wellness in Calgary may be able to help you. Her expertise as a Corrective Pain Specialist and RAPID NeuroFascial Reset Specialist may be just the tonic you need.
Anna's approach is thorough and targeted, focusing on restoring movement, easing scar tissue, reducing inflammation and working with the body's central nervous system to help it move into a place of safety. Her treatment plan is designed not just to alleviate the symptoms but to tackle the root cause of the problem, offering a pathway to lasting relief and recovery.
If you're seeking a way out of the cycle of pain and discomfort caused surgical side effects, let Anna's skilled hands guide you towards a more comfortable and pain-free life.
