Pain Management
Pain Management
The main causes of pain can be from a pre existing condition such as back problems, injuries sustained and surgery. Sometimes the cause of the pain cannot be identified, while at other times the cause can be addressed and treated, but the pain remains.
Chronic pain usually lasts longer than 3 months.
Chronic pain can affect the way individuals cope emotionally and their quality of life.
At IWH, we have a choice of 3 programs geared towards assisting individuals manage their pain:-
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Interesting Facts
Men and women over 65 years of age can reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures up to 50% with regular exercise.
Evidence suggests that as little as 12 minutes of high impact or high intensity exercise is required for bone adaptation.
High intensity progressive exercise and balance training are important factors when prescribing exercise to improve bone health.