Chronic Pain Clinics
Chronic pain is defined as pain which lasts three to six months or longer, and does not serve as a warning of physical injury or illness. Chronic pain is different than acute pain in that it is not easy to find the cause. Diagnosis can reveal no injury in the body, and yet the patient can be experiencing pain. Chronic pain can begin from an injury that causes acute pain, but the pain persists even after the injury has healed as the brain continued to replay pain messages. Chronic pain can also be associated with long-term, incurable medical conditions or diseases. Chronic pain treatment centers may address treatment of chronic pain and increase the ability to function through coping skills, reducing stress, pain relievers, etc. Ongoing treatment plans can also focus on the management of pain through pain relievers, or complementary therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, etc. It is important to find a treatment center that will meet your specific needs and can help you to manage of your chronic pain.