Physical Therapy for Pain Management

Pain Management & Rehabilitation focuses on relieving and managing both acute and chronic pain through specialized techniques:

• Acute and Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Custom programs for managing both recent and long-term pain.
• Hypersensitive Nervous System Treatments: Techniques to reduce overactivity and pain sensitivity.
• Manual Therapy: Hands-on methods to relieve pain and enhance movement.
• MPS Microcurrent Point Stimulation: Low-level electrical currents stimulate pain points and promote healing.
• Myofascial Release: Relieves muscle tightness and improves tissue flexibility through gentle pressure.
• Post-Op Rehabilitation: Focused programs designed to aid recovery, restore function and manage pain following surgery.
• Strain/Counter-Strain Therapy: Positions the body to release muscle strain and alleviate pain.

These methods work together to support healing, relieve pain and improve function.

Cognitive & Neurological Training focuses on improving brain and body coordination through specialized techniques:

• Graded Motor Imagery: Uses mental visualization of movements to enhance motor skills and reduce pain.
• Laterality Training: Develops the ability to distinguish and coordinate movements between the left and right sides of the body.
• Mirror Therapy: Employs visual feedback from a mirror to help retrain the brain and alleviate pain or dysfunction.

These methods work together to enhance cognitive and neurological function, aiding in recovery and improving overall movement.

Ergonomics & Daily Living focuses on optimizing daily activities and improving overall efficiency through practical strategies:

• Body Mechanics Training: Teaches proper movement techniques to prevent injury and reduce strain.
• Ergonomics Education: Provides guidance on setting up workspaces and daily environments to enhance comfort and reduce injury risk.
• Functional Assessments: Evaluate physical abilities to identify areas for improvement in daily tasks.
• LIFE Test (Activities of Daily Living Ability Testing): Assesses the ability to perform everyday activities, guiding personalized care plans.

These approaches aim to improve daily function, prevent injury and enhance overall quality of life.

Movement & Function Improvement enhances physical capabilities through various therapies:

• Aerobic Exercise Education: Boosts cardiovascular fitness and endurance.
• Balance Improvement: Enhances stability and prevents falls.
• Core Strengthening: Builds core muscles for better posture and stability.
• Feldenkrais Therapy: A somatic education method that enhances movement and body function through gentle, mindful exercises. It helps improve body awareness and teaches more efficient movement patterns.
• Joint Mobilization: Improves joint movement and reduces stiffness.
• Pilates Reformer Therapy: Uses equipment to improve strength, flexibility and alignment.
• Postural Restoration: Focuses on correcting imbalances and misalignments in the body to improve posture, enhance movement efficiency and prevent pain related to postural dysfunctions.
• Spine Stabilization Training: Strengthens the spine to support daily activities.
• Strengthening & Flexibility Exercises: Increases muscle strength and flexibility.
• Therapeutic Yoga: Combines yoga with therapeutic principles to improve movement and relaxation.

These methods collectively enhance movement, functionality and overall physical well-being.

Pelvic Floor Therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy aimed at treating issues related to the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. Their dysfunction can lead to pain, incontinence and other symptoms. The therapy focuses on strengthening and coordinating these muscles through exercises, manual techniques and education to improve function and relieve symptoms.

At Nura, we offer comprehensive pelvic floor therapy for both female and male-identifying individuals, setting us apart from many clinics that only provide this service for females. Our licensed physical therapists — certified in Levels 1 and 2c of pelvic pain — are equipped to provide expert care for a wide range of pelvic floor disorders.

Soft Tissue Mobilization is a hands-on therapy technique used to treat muscle and connective tissue injuries. Applying pressure and manipulating soft tissues — such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments — helps improve blood flow, release muscle tension and enhance tissue elasticity. Soft tissue mobilization aids in reducing pain, increasing range of motion and promoting faster healing by addressing adhesions and scar tissue that can restrict movement and function.