Chronic Pain That Won’t Settle? The Real Reason & How We Fix It at J&J Therapy

Chronic pain at a glance

Common areas: shoulder, elbow, low back, knee, ankle, foot.

Do these apply to you?

✓	Checkpoint
✓	Pain has persisted 1–3 months or longer
✓	Pain keeps returning in the same spot
✓	Each flare‑up recovers more slowly than before

What counts as chronic pain?

Most injury pain settles within about a month. When pain persists for 1–3 months or beyond, it’s reasonable to view it as chronic—often because the underlying cause is unresolved or the healing process is delayed (e.g., repeated friction in a narrowed shoulder joint space, or slow‑to‑heal tendons with limited blood supply).

Why healing stalls (simple science)

Mechanism	What happens	Typical example
Mechanical impingement	Tight/altered posture narrows joint space → tissues rub and inflame again	Shoulder impingement
Low‑blood‑supply tissues	Tendons/ligaments have few vessels → slow repair → repeat pain	Tennis/Golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendinopathy
Load mismatch	Too much/too little/misaligned loading prevents adaptation	Return to sport or long desk work without prep
Protective guarding	Pain → stiffness/weakness → more stress on sore area	“Frozen” patterns, fear of movement

What actually helps (our clinic formula)

Method	What it aims to do	When we use it
Shockwave therapy	Settles stubborn pain, stimulates local healing response and tissue release	Long‑standing tendon or myofascial pain
Therapeutic/Corrective massage	Reduces tone, improves glide, opens space in tight areas	Impingement‑type pain, protective guarding
Physiotherapy & exercise	Restore mobility, strength, and load tolerance; fix movement habits	All chronic pain cases
Electro‑therapy (e.g., TENS/ultrasound)	Calm acute flares so you can move and exercise	When pain blocks movement
Lymphatic massage	Ease swelling/heaviness to support recovery	Swollen or “heavy” limbs

Our approach treats both the symptom (pain) and the cause (mechanics, load, tissue health) so relief lasts.

Your visit to J&J Therapy

Step	What we do
1) Consultation	History, posture/joint space, tendon loading, daily habits
2) Relief session	Shockwave + corrective massage targeting the driver
3) Exercise & guidance	Simple drills, pacing plan, do’s & don’ts
4) Follow‑up	Review progress; progress loading and home plan

Opening hours: Tue–Wed & Fri–Sat 9:00–19:20 (Mon/Thu closed)WhatsApp: 07882 943540 (AI‑assisted, real‑time) • Text only: 07935 869938Email: info@jjwellcare.com

If you notice significant swelling, night pain, numbness/tingling, or sudden severe pain, please seek assessment promptly.

FAQs

Q1. Do I need a scan?Usually not. We consider imaging only if red flags or slow progress suggest it.

Q2. How soon might I feel better?Many feel lighter after the first session, particularly with shockwave + massage. Timelines vary with severity and goals.

Q3. Will it keep coming back?Not if we tackle the cause—joint space, tendon load, strength and habits—along with symptom relief.