Persistent and recurring pain

Chronic pain may follow an injury, surgery or illness, but it can also develop gradually over time. In many cases, pain becomes linked to movement sensitivity, reduced confidence, stress, poor sleep, deconditioning or repeated flare-ups.

• Persistent back or neck pain
• Recurring joint or muscle pain
• Pain after injury or surgery
• Long-term tendon or soft tissue pain
• Movement sensitivity
• Fear of movement after pain or injury
• Reduced strength or confidence
• Pain that flares with activity
• Difficulty returning to exercise
• Ongoing pain affecting daily function

When physiotherapy can help

Physiotherapy can help you understand the factors contributing to persistent pain and build a practical plan to improve movement, strength, function and confidence over time.

This may include education, graded movement, strengthening, pacing strategies, mobility work, hands-on treatment where appropriate, and a home exercise programme that matches your current capacity.

1. Understanding your pain

We start by listening carefully and assessing your history, symptoms, movement, strength, daily routine and goals. This helps us understand the full picture behind your pain experience.

2. Building capacity

Your plan may include graded movement, strengthening, mobility work, pacing and education to help your body tolerate more activity over time.

3. Returning to function

We help you work towards practical goals, such as walking, exercise, work demands, sport, family activities or simply moving with less fear and more confidence.

A patient-centred approach

Chronic pain care needs patience, clarity and a plan that respects your current capacity. We focus on helping you understand your symptoms and progress at a pace that makes sense for your body and goals.

Our approach combines education, clinical reasoning, movement-based rehabilitation and practical strategies to support long-term improvement.

Care in Century City and Bellville/Tygervalley

We support patients from our Century City practice and our Bellville/Tygervalley satellite location, helping people manage persistent pain and return to more confident movement.

Whether your pain is affecting work, sport, daily activities or general quality of life, we help you take the next step with a clear and supportive plan.