Breaking the Chronic Pain Cycle

Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to be your normal. At Evo PT Group, we help you understand your pain, break the cycle, and reclaim your active life.

Understanding Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is different. When pain persists beyond 3-6 months, it’s no longer just about tissue damage—it’s about how your nervous system processes signals. This is why rest, medications, and traditional approaches often fail. You need a different strategy.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Pain Science Education

Understanding your pain is the first step to defeating it. We help you understand:

Why pain persists after healing
How the nervous system amplifies pain
The role of stress, sleep, and lifestyle
Why movement is medicine
How to retrain your pain response

Movement-Based Recovery

Movement doesn’t damage—it heals. Our approach includes:

Graded exposure to feared movements
Progressive loading strategies
Confidence-building exercises
Functional restoration
Activity pacing techniques

Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques to:

Reduce muscle tension
Improve joint mobility
Calm the nervous system
Enhance body awareness
Facilitate better movement patterns

Lifestyle Optimization

Chronic pain affects your whole life. We address:

Sleep strategies for better recovery
Stress management techniques
Nutrition for inflammation control
Breathing exercises for pain modulation
Activity modification for daily life

Conditions We Successfully Treat

Chronic low back pain
Persistent neck pain
Sciatica
Degenerative disc disease
Failed back surgery syndrome
Spinal stenosis

Joint & Muscle Pain

Fibromyalgia
Chronic tendinopathies
Osteoarthritis
Myofascial pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

Headaches

Tension headaches
Cervicogenic headaches
Migraine management
TMJ-related headaches

Nerve Pain

Peripheral neuropathy
Post-surgical nerve pain
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome

The Chronic Pain Recovery Process

Phase 1: Assessment & Education (Weeks 1-2)

Comprehensive pain evaluation
Movement screen and fear assessment
Pain science education
Baseline establishment
Initial symptom management

Phase 2: Foundation Building (Weeks 3-6)

Gentle movement introduction
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Basic strengthening
Pain coping strategies
Activity pacing education

Phase 3: Progressive Loading (Weeks 7-12)

Gradual exercise progression
Exposure to avoided activities
Confidence building
Flare-up management strategies
Lifestyle integration

Phase 4: Long-Term Success (Ongoing)

Advanced strengthening
Return to desired activities
Self-management strategies
Periodic check-ins
Maintenance program

Why Traditional Approaches Fail

The Rest Trap

Rest leads to:

Muscle weakness
Joint stiffness
Increased pain sensitivity
Fear of movement
Depression and anxiety

The Medication Cycle

Pills mask symptoms but don’t address:

Movement dysfunction
Muscle imbalances
Nervous system sensitization
Lifestyle factors
Root causes

The Imaging Obsession

MRIs and X-rays often show:

“Abnormalities” in pain-free people
Changes that don’t correlate with pain
Scary-sounding findings that increase fear
Normal age-related changes

Our Evidence-Based Strategies

Graded Activity

Gradually increasing activity levels to:

Build tissue tolerance
Reduce fear
Improve confidence
Normalize movement

Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques

Addressing the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate pain:

Challenging catastrophic thinking
Developing coping strategies
Building self-efficacy
Creating positive associations with movement

Neuroplasticity Training

Retraining your nervous system to:

Reduce pain sensitivity
Improve pain processing
Build new neural pathways
Restore normal threat detection

What Makes Us Different

We Listen

Your pain is real. Your struggle is valid. We take time to understand your unique experience and create a plan that works for your life.

We Educate

Knowledge is power. Understanding your pain reduces fear and empowers you to take control of your recovery.

We Progress Safely

No aggressive treatments or pushing through pain. We progress at your pace, building success upon success.

We Address the Whole Person

Pain affects everything. We consider sleep, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle in your treatment plan.

Insurance Coverage

Chronic pain management through physical therapy is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. At Evo PT Group:

We accept major insurance plans
Many plans don’t require a referral
We verify benefits before treatment
We focus on long-term solutions, not temporary fixes

Success Stories

“I lived with back pain for 10 years. Was told it was just arthritis and to live with it. Six weeks at Evo PT and I’m hiking again. They taught me that hurt doesn’t equal harm.” - Jennifer, 45

“Fibromyalgia controlled my life. Now I control it. The education about pain science changed everything. Movement is my medicine now, not something to fear.” - Lisa, 52

“After three surgeries, I thought pain was permanent. Learning about central sensitization and neuroplasticity gave me hope. Eight weeks later, I’m virtually pain-free.” - Mark, 58

Take the First Step

Living with chronic pain is exhausting. But you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to accept it as permanent. We’ve helped hundreds of people break free from chronic pain cycles, and we can help you too.

What You’ll Get:

Comprehensive evaluation to understand YOUR pain
Personalized treatment plan based on latest research
One-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education and tools for long-term success
Support through the ups and downs of recovery

Start Your Recovery Today

You’ve likely tried everything else. Try something different. Try something that works.

Schedule Your Chronic Pain Evaluation or call (469) 825-3900 to begin your journey from surviving to thriving.

Chronic pain is complex, but recovery is possible. We accept most insurance plans and Medicare. Let us help you break the cycle and reclaim your life.

Chronic Pain Management