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Chronic Pain
- Pain
What Is Chronic Pain?
- Describing Chronic Pain
How Is It Different from Other Pain?
- Arthritis
- Nerve damage
- Past Injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer
- Psychogenic pain (due to psychological factors)
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- When Pain Become Chronic
Where Do People Have Chronic Pain and How Does It Feel ?
- Persistent back pain
- Joint pain
- Headaches or migraines
- Nerve pain
- Muscle aches
Common Sensations of Chronic Pain:
- Burning
- Shooting
- Aching
- Throbbing
- Diagnostic
How Is Chronic Pain Diagnosed ?
- The location of your pain
- Pain intensity on a scale of 0 to 10
- Frequency of the pain
- Impact on daily life and work
- Factors that worsen or alleviate the pain
- Levels of stress or anxiety
- History of illnesses or surgeries
In addition to these questions, diagnostic imaging like CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays may be used to identify any underlying causes contributing to your chronic pain.
- Advanced Treatment
Advanced Treatment for Chronic Pain
- Nerve Blocks
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal is to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.
Ready to take control of your chronic pain?
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Acute pain is short-term and typically fades as the body heals, while chronic pain lasts for more than three months and may not respond to standard treatments.
Chronic pain is diagnosed through physical examinations, imaging tests, and evaluations of how the pain affects your daily life.
Common treatments for chronic pain include physical therapy, spinal cord stimulation, nerve blocks, and medication management to help reduce pain and improve function.
Chronic pain may not always be curable, but it can be effectively managed with a personalized treatment plan.
Chronic pain can contribute to depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, making pain management more challenging.
