Cancer & Cancer - Related Pain

Cancer and its treatment can have a significant impact on physical function, mobility, independence, and quality of life. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by people living with and beyond cancer and may arise from the cancer itself, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, prolonged inactivity, or other treatment-related complications.

Cancer-related pain is often complex and may involve a combination of musculoskeletal, neuropathic, inflammatory, and persistent pain mechanisms. In addition to pain, many individuals experience fatigue, weakness, reduced endurance, balance difficulties, mobility limitations, and reduced participation in everyday activities.

At Neurovia, we understand that effective cancer rehabilitation extends beyond pain management alone. We take the time to conduct thorough assessments and develop personalised treatment plans that address pain, physical function, fatigue, mobility, strength, and overall wellbeing throughout the cancer journey.

Our approach focuses on helping individuals maintain or regain independence, improve physical function, manage pain and fatigue, and safely participate in meaningful activities. Treatment may include pain education, exercise therapy, movement retraining, strength and conditioning, fatigue management strategies, mobility training, balance training, equipment prescription where appropriate, and support to develop effective long-term self-management skills.

We commonly assist individuals experiencing:

• Pain associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment

• Post-surgical pain following cancer-related procedures

• Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

• Radiation-related pain and stiffness

• Cancer-related fatigue

• Muscle weakness and deconditioning

• Mobility and balance impairments

• Lymphoedema-related functional limitations

• Persistent pain following cancer treatment

• Reduced participation in work, recreation, and daily activities

Our goal is to help individuals optimise their physical function, maximise independence, improve quality of life, and navigate the challenges of cancer and its treatment through compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation.