Facing injury or pain in your life can be a dreadful experience, one that no-one wishes upon anyone. However, many do not realise the psychological influences that play a part in injury, the management of injury and the pain associated with it.

There are many issues concerning the management of injury and pain including:

• The person's emotional response to injury and pain
• The person's cognitive response to (or how they think about) injury and pain
• The response to injury of those around the injured, including relatives, friends, work colleagues and social acquaintances.

These issues play a role in determining how effective the rehabilitation process progresses.

Here at DSA we are able to provide effective treatment in pain management through providing our clients with counselling, understanding, education and training in such areas as positive self-talk, effective goal setting, imagery and relaxation principles. With effective treatment, the client will be able to 'get back on their feet' that much better and quicker. They may then be better able to return to work, to their sport, or simply to cope more effectively with everyday life.