Personalized management of chronic pain
At the Terres Rouges Physiotherapy Clinic, the management of chronic pain begins with an assessment to understand your mobility, limitations, and the factors that perpetuate your symptoms. Depending on your situation, treatment may combine manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, mobility work, strengthening exercises, and personalized advice to help you gradually regain greater ease in your daily activities.
When pain becomes chronic
Chronic pain is generally defined as pain that persists or recurs for more than three months. It can affect the back, joints, muscles, or other areas of the body and impact movement, sleep, work, or daily activities. Its intensity and mechanisms can vary greatly from person to person.
What are the symptoms of chronic pain?
Symptoms vary from patient to patient. They can be localized or diffuse, constant or intermittent, and have a greater or lesser impact on your daily life, work, sports, or sleep.
Pain persisting beyond 3 months
Muscle or joint stiffness
Decreased mobility and apprehension of movement
General fatigue or feeling of exhaustion
Difficulty with daily activities, at work or during sports
Causes et facteurs de risque
Chronic pain can have several origins. Distinguishing the direct causes from aggravating factors allows for tailored treatment.
The main causes
Previous injury or trauma
Musculoskeletal pathology
Postural imbalances and repetitive strain
Following an operation or immobilization
Aggravating factors
Sedentary lifestyle or lack of movement
Stress, fatigue et troubles du sommeil
Bad daily habits
Movements or loads that are poorly tolerated
Why choose Cabinet Terres Rouges for your chronic pain?
In Rumelange, the Terres Rouges Physiotherapy Clinic offers personalized care for persistent pain, with follow-up tailored to your progress. Adrien Bauer draws on over 10 years of experience, individualized assessments, and an approach combining movement, exercises, manual techniques, and advice. The clinic is easily accessible from Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, and southern Luxembourg.
Frequently asked questions about chronic pain
At what point is pain considered chronic?
Pain is generally considered chronic when it persists or recurs for more than three months. It can be continuous or occur in periods, with phases of varying intensity. Persistent pain warrants evaluation to understand its underlying mechanisms, its impact on daily activities, and the various factors that may contribute to it.
Is it possible to consult a physiotherapist if you have been suffering for several months or several years?
Yes. Physiotherapy can be part of the care provided to someone with chronic pain. The work doesn't just focus on the painful area; it can also address mobility, strength, functional abilities, and the gradual return to activities that have become difficult. The French National Authority for Health (HAS) even includes physiotherapists in the primary care pathway for chronic pain.
Can physiotherapy permanently eliminate chronic pain?
It is not possible to guarantee the complete disappearance of chronic pain. Treatment aims to improve mobility, physical abilities, and the performance of daily activities, while also helping the patient better manage their symptoms. The outcome depends on many factors and may require the coordinated intervention of several healthcare professionals.
Are sessions for chronic pain reimbursed by the CNS?
When the eligibility criteria are met, physiotherapy treatments are generally covered at 70% of the CNS (National Health Fund) rate for an adult. This rate can reach 100% in certain situations, particularly for serious illnesses listed by the CNS, for those under 18, and for certain post-surgical care.
Does chronic pain require broader medical care?
When pain becomes particularly debilitating, worsens, resists initial treatment, or is accompanied by a complex medical condition, a medical evaluation is important. Some chronic pain requires a multidisciplinary approach involving, as needed, a physician, physiotherapist, pain specialist, psychologist, or other healthcare professionals.
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
1a Rue Steinberg,
L-3753 Rumelange,
Luxembourg
OUR HOURS
Monday to Friday
7:30 am to 7:30 pm