Physiotherapy has long been used as an adjunctive treatment in pain management to maximise mobility and improve quality of life. A physiotherapist is a trained professional who uss clinical reasoning to tailor the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

With physiotherapy, pain and dependence on pain medications can be reduced through joint mobilisation, muscle strengthening exercises, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy.

Physiotherapists also educate patients and their caregivers on acute care, rehabilitation, injury prevention, maintenance of functional mobility and the best achievable health status in people with chronic pain.

Fitness regimens and relaxation techniques prescribed by a physiotherapist can also help improve a patient's self-image and general well being, which are vital in lessening the symptoms of depression commonly associated with chronic painful conditions.