Pain medication in therapy – curse or blessing?

How pain medications affect physiotherapy and occupational therapy – and how we can consciously deal with them

Pain medications are often an integral part of the lives of people with chronic or acute pain. They can provide short-term relief, restore quality of life, and even facilitate the return to exercise. However, they also pose challenges for therapists: medications not only relieve pain but also affect body perception, resilience, and the autonomic nervous system.