Chronic pain, which lasts longer than three months, impacts one in five children, as reported in a 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis of 119 studies with over one million children involved. This persistent pain does more than cause physical discomfort; it takes away children’s smiles, disrupts their sleep, and robs them of valuable school days.
Types of chronic pain in kids can include:
Navigating chronic pain in children begins with recognizing its complexity. Chronic pain is shaped by various factors that impact the body, mind, and social surroundings. Effective treatment may need to encompass all relevant aspects. Well & Able provides supportive products aimed at improving postural alignment for children with diverse neuromuscular conditions. These products can be integral to a comprehensive pain management strategy that addresses all pertinent factors, including body alignment.
The Sensory Dynamic Orthosis (SDO) garment offers a range of therapeutic advantages for children with neuromuscular conditions who are vulnerable to chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as those with:
Dynamic orthoses are clinically proven to enhance function, coordination, muscle tone, and proprioception through dynamic compression. The base suit contributes to the neurophysiological aspect by boosting proprioceptive and cutaneous feedback, thereby facilitating natural movement. The reinforcement panels provide biomechanical support by promoting musculoskeletal realignment, joint stabilization, and resistance to support alignment, helping to prevent or manage the musculoskeletal pain that can arise.
To learn more about these transformative garments, please explore our website, and feel free to reach out to our expert team for additional information or guidance.
For further insights on chronic pain in children, visit the Kids In Pain - Chronic Pain Australia website, where you can register for upcoming Kids in Pain Events taking place in September.
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