The therapeutic approach for pain

Introduction: Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. Physiotherapists work across the lifespan continuum assisting patients with their pain with the aim of diminishing pain, improving quality of life where possible and preventing acute and sub-acute painful conditions developing into chronic pain.
Objective: To study about the role of physiotherapy in management of pain associated with several musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
Methods: Various articles were taken from pubmed, science direct data base, google scholar, research gate etc and also based on evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews of the literature and supplementary findings from recent high quality trials.
Results: Management techniques such as manual therapy ( massage, soft tissue release , myofascial release), Laser therapy, iontophoresis, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, strengthening and stretching exercises and psychological approaches including relaxation therapy and behavioural therapy approach were also used to help restore physical activities and improve the quality of life for people who have chronic pain conditions by encouraging them to learn how to manage their pain and any disability on a day-to-day basis.
Conclusion: The integration of multiple treatment modalities, including behavioral modification therapy, has resulted in considerable improvements for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain in terms of a reduction in the use of medications, improved functional ability, increased likelihood of returning to work, improved quality of patient care and patient satisfaction, as well as reducing healthcare costs .