L.A. Functional Neurology

Not all pain is created equal, and neither is the way we treat it. Understanding the type of pain you're experiencing is key to creating the right recovery plan.

- Acute pain is short-term. It's usually caused by a clear injury, like a sprain, strain, or muscle pull. The body responds with inflammation to protect and begin healing.
Treatment goals: reduce inflammation, protect the area, and support natural healing with targeted movement once the pain starts to ease.

- Chronic pain lasts longer than 3 months. It often continues after the original injury has healed, or develops without a specific event. This kind of pain is usually driven by compensation patterns, joint restriction, postural stress, or nervous system hypersensitivity.
Treatment goals: restore proper movement, address the root imbalances, and retrain the body to feel safe again in motion.

Whether it's a recent injury or long-standing issue, the right approach to pain starts with understanding why it's happening.