Managing chronic pain can take a variety of approaches.
Minor aches and pains are a fact of life, especially as people age. And while having a few days of minor pain can be disruptive and uncomfortable, chronic pain can last weeks, months, or even years, making day-to-day life challenging due to limited mobility, strength and endurance.
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans are affected by and managing chronic pain, making it one of the leading causes of long-term disability.
What Is Chronic Pain?
Pain is a signal in a person’s central nervous system that something is wrong. Pain can be dull or sharp and it can be constant or come and go. There are two types of pain:
Common types of chronic pain include:
How Is Chronic Pain Managed or Treated?
The treatment goal for chronic pain is to reduce the pain and help the individual engage in life without discomfort. Doctors who specialize in chronic pain treatment typically use a combination of three approaches to help treat chronic pain:
If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, the compassionate team of care professionals at Visiting Care Giving Services can help with a variety of tasks such as:
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