| Week | Physiotherapy intervention | Diversional therapy | Duration | Pain rating | Functional Limitation |
| 1 to 2 | - Exercises: Stretches - Posture correction and ergonomics - Modalities: TENS (20 minutes, SD mode, 75 Hz, 270 µS), Thermotherapy: Infra-red (20 minutes) - Diversional therapy | - Attend at least a show - Prepare favourite meal - Go to the movies - Counselling/Discussion session | Twice a week appointment | 7, 6, 6, 5 on NRS Mean Pain on NRS: 6 | - Difficulty sleeping - Inability to drive - Reduction of pain related fear towards performing basic activities of daily living and recreational activities |
| 3 to 5 | - Exercises: Stretches and strengthening exercises - Posture correction and ergonomics - Modalities: TENS, Infra-red (20 minutes) - Non thrust manipulation - Home exercises | - Go on a date with a loved one, attending social events, church service, visit the spa - Counselling/Discussion session - Pain coping strategies | Twice a week appointment | 4, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2 on NRS Mean Pain on NRS: 2.8 | - Pain occasionally disturbs sleep |
| 6 to 10 | - Exercises: Stretches and strengthening exercises - Modalities: TENS, Infra-red (20 minutes) - Postural correction - Home exercises | - Go on a date with a loved one, attend social events, church service, Go swimming with loved one - Pain coping strategies | Once a week | 2, 1, 1, 0, 0 on NRS Mean Pain on NRS: 1 |
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