A Patient Is Referred for Management of Chronic Pain in the Thoracic

A patient is referred for management of chronic pain in the thoracic region.Several factors have been identified as contributing to the condition,including lack of exercise,diagnosis of depression,and older age.Treatment of which of the following factors should be the priority goal of physical therapy management?

A) Encouragement of self-management,including increase in exercise
B) Release of intra-articular adhesions in the thoracic region and improved mobility
C) Referral to a psychologist for the treatment of depression
D) Referral to a pain management clinic for steroid injections