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Physical therapy is an important part of chronic pain management. In addition to helping to decrease pain, physical therapy helps decrease the negative impact of the pain on the individual’s overall physical condition. There is focus on stretching and strengthening to help overcome the spasm and weakening that can accompany chronic pain. Moderate aerobic activity may be incorporated as well. Therapy may start in the pool. This minimizes the pull of gravity on already painful or overloaded joints. Therapy will progress to exercises done on land, and eventually to a home exercise program.
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