How Exercise Physiologists Help with Chronic and Persisting Pain in Success, WA

Living with chronic or persisting pain can affect every part of life — from sleep and work to relationships and hobbies. While medication and medical interventions play a role, many people are discovering the benefits of working with exercise physiologists (EPs). In Success, WA, our team of exercise physiologists support clients to regain movement, confidence, and quality of life, even when pain has been present for months or years.

What Is Chronic and Persisting Pain?

  • Chronic pain is typically defined as pain lasting longer than three months.

  • It can arise from injuries, surgery, musculoskeletal conditions, or even without a clear cause.

  • Unlike acute pain, chronic pain often involves changes in the nervous system, where the body continues to send pain signals even after tissues have healed.

This makes recovery more complex, and why simply “resting” or relying only on pain medication often isn’t enough.

How Exercise Physiologists Can Help

Exercise physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals who specialise in using movement and exercise as medicine. When it comes to managing chronic pain, EPs take a whole-person approach:

  • Individualised programs – Tailored exercise plans that build strength, mobility, and endurance without flaring pain.

  • Graded exposure – Introducing safe levels of movement gradually, so the body and nervous system relearn that activity can be safe.

  • Pain education – Helping clients understand how pain works and why movement is important.

  • Lifestyle support – Guidance around sleep, stress, pacing daily tasks, and building sustainable routines.

  • Collaboration – Working alongside GPs, physiotherapists, and specialists to ensure integrated care.

The Benefits of Exercise for Chronic Pain

Research consistently shows that regular, guided exercise is one of the most effective strategies for chronic pain. Some key benefits include:

  • Reduced pain intensity and flare-ups

  • Improved flexibility and strength

  • Better sleep and mood

  • Greater confidence and independence

  • Increased ability to return to work, hobbies, and social activities

Why See an Exercise Physiologist in Success, WA?

At our Success clinic, clients benefit from:

  • Access to a purpose-built space with specialised equipment

  • A supportive, professional team who listen and adapt programs to your needs

  • Options for 1:1 sessions, small group programs, and telehealth support

  • Experience working with a wide range of chronic pain conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical pain

Our local approach means you don’t need to travel far for high-quality allied health support — everything is available right here in Success.

Getting Started

If you’ve been living with pain and are unsure where to begin, an initial consultation with an exercise physiologist is a safe first step. We’ll take time to understand your history, your goals, and your daily challenges, and then design a plan that’s realistic and achievable.

You don’t have to let pain control your life — with the right guidance, improvement is possible.

Andrew Daubney