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Chronic Pain

After an acute injury our body responds with pain, muscle guarding, and swelling. These usually naturally resolve as the tissue that was injured heals. Unfortunately, sometimes in the case of chronic pain the nervous system is continuing to get the signals of injury and telling the body to continue to create; pain, muscle guarding, and swelling.

A few possible scenarios when it comes to chronic pain;

1. The tissue has healed and the body doesn’t know it

Our job is to help calm down the nervous system’s signals, help stabilize what is too loose, increase mobility in what is too tight, and improve your ability to move without pain throughout your day.

2. There is still some underlying issue that is causing pain

If there is something still causing pain (i.e. bone spur, bone on bone arthritis) our job is to resolve all of the secondary problems and support you in getting further appropriate medical services if needed.

Some Chronic Pain issues we can help with;

  • Pain that has lasted beyond normal healing timelines
  • Multiple region pain
  • Headaches/ Migraines

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About Ascension PT



We are a small Alaskan physical therapist owned clinic. We endeavor to provide a warm, caring environment that helps patients of all ages feel supported in their rehabilitation and ongoing healing process. We offer a wide variety of services that we integrate as needed to provide the most effective, efficient and personalized care. Our clinic has a wealth of experience in our diversely trained therapists.

Thank you for stopping by our website and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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6200 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 104
Anchorage, AK 99507

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(907) 770-6693

Our Hours

Monday - Thursday 8AM–5:30PM
Friday 8AM–5PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

A Healthy Blog

CranioSacral Therapy

Posted on August 9, 2016

CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch manual therapy treatment approach. ?It releases tensions deep

What’s a Pilates Reformer?

Posted on August 5, 2016

Did you know that Ascension Physical Therapy is one of the few places in Anchorage that has a

Health Insurance Terminology Guide

Posted on June 14, 2016

Do you get lost when providers start talking health insurance lingo? Claims, premiums, deductibles

Why Things Hurt

Posted on April 10, 2016

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