(Post # 2) Understanding Pain

To treat our pain safely and effectively, we must first identify the type of pain we are dealing with.

Here are the different types of pain:

Chemical Pain

• Pain is constant, regardlessof the position we adopt.


• It is caused by inflammation.


• Movement makes it worst.


• It may be helped by anti-inflammatory medication.


• We may need to use the RICES concept (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate and Stabilize).

Mechanical Pain

• Pain is intermittent, it comes and goes depending on the position we adopt.


• Pain will improve if we do the right type of movement or therapeutic exercise.


• It does not respond to medication.