Information about pain management
Royal Hospital for Children for Patients, Carers & Visitors
Pain can be a challenging symptom for people with a neuromuscular disorder. As muscles become weaker, gravity can pull joints into potentially damaging postures and this can cause pain.
Muscles gradually weaken as people get older but if they are already a bit weaker to start with, the ageing process can cause specific challenges to the joints.
In some cases the muscle condition in itself can cause pain if the muscles are inflamed, stiff or tight.
If you are unable to move frequently and change your position often, you may be more likely to experience pain from pressure as well as fatigue in your muscles, particularly the hips, back, neck and shoulders.
The way in which you deal with this pain is important and this leaflet will tell you about:
- Understanding Pain
- What is Pain?
- Chronic Pain
- Types of Pain
- Different ways to help you manage your pain
