Chronic & Persistent Pain
Have you been dealing with pain for a long time? You’re not alone. Around 100 million Americans live with some form of chronic pain, making it one of the most common — and most frustrating — health conditions. The longer pain lingers, the harder it can feel to break the cycle and return to normal activity.
Unfortunately, traditional treatments often miss the mark. Opioid prescriptions remain common despite the well-documented risks of dependence and addiction. In fact, the U.S. consumes nearly 99% of the world’s opioid supply, fueling a national crisis while still leaving many people unsatisfied with their pain management.
But there’s good news: your body is not broken. It’s resilient and capable of change, even after years of pain. With the right approach, you can retrain your body, restore confidence, and regain control over your symptoms.
What the Research Says
Exercise produces natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins and endocannabinoids) that are, on average, 400% more powerful than the typical dose of opioid medication (Gurevich et al., 2008; Koltyn et al., 2014).
Manual therapy, while not a cure, plays an important role in reducing symptoms and making exercise more tolerable (Puentedura & Flynn, 2016; Wood et al., 2019).
Sleep quality is strongly tied to pain: reduced or poor sleep often precedes chronic pain development and can worsen symptoms (Mork et al., 2012; Finan et al., 2013).
Our Approach to Chronic & Persistent Pain
At Timber and Iron Physical Therapy, we focus on helping you move more, sleep better, and regain confidence in your body’s ability to heal. Instead of chasing quick fixes, we create a sustainable plan that helps you:
Reduce pain with manual therapy and movement strategies that feel safe and doable.
Rebuild strength and resilience through progressive exercise that taps into your body’s natural pain-fighting systems.
Improve sleep and recovery, breaking the cycle between poor rest and worsening pain.
Every pain experience is unique, but change is always possible.
Treatment Options We Provide
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
Soft tissue mobilization
Myofascial decompression (cupping)
Gentle joint mobilization and movement restoration
Progressive cardiovascular and strength training programs
Lifestyle strategies for sleep, stress, and long-term resilience
Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to mean living without hope. With the right plan, you can regain strength, move with more freedom, and start living a life that’s not defined by pain.