How Physiotherapy in Ottawa Helps Manage Chronic Pain Effectively
Pain is your body’s alarm system. It warns you of danger — like touching a hot stove, twisting an ankle, or straining a muscle during exercise. This kind of acute pain is protective, purposeful, and temporary.
But what happens when the alarm keeps ringing long after the danger has passed? That’s the reality of chronic pain — a state in which your nervous system becomes overprotective, continuing to send pain signals even when tissues have fully healed. Understanding this distinction is the first step toward meaningful recovery.
