Quick links Find a physio SASP Website Send to a friend Contact us Subscribe Unsubscribe Why do we feel pain and how Do WE manage pain? We all know the unpleasant or sometimes even excruciating feeling of pain. But why do we feel pain, and how do we manage pain even if the cause of pain no longer exists? We look at these and other questions about pain in this issue of Equilibrium. All the best, The South African Society of Physiotherapy www.saphysio.co.za Only persons with degrees obtained at institutions approved in terms of the Higher Education Act may call themselves physiotherapists, whether the work is performed on animals, humans, or in any field of interest. We would like to thank the Pain Management SIG for information used in this newsletter. Copyright SASP. All rights reserved. Pain is all about protection We usually experience pain as a result of an injury or after we have injured or hurt ourselves. Read more... Pain subsides as the injury heals As injured tissues start to heal, movement becomes less painful. Read more... When pain becomes a chronic condition When an injury has completely healed, but the pain remains, the problem may be due to a miscommunication from the brain. Read more... Movement and exercise to alleviate pain Movement and exercise can help alleviate pain. Read more... The lighter side of life Laughter is life's best medicine.  Click on image to enlarge... Subscribe Unsubscribe Send to a friend Contact us Equilibrium is produced monthly by the South African Society of Physiotherapy. We do not want to send you spam. If you no longer wish to receive this communiqué, please unsubscribe here. Editorial production and design by The Hothouse Communications, 011-678-3545.