Most of us will unfortunately experience some degree of pain in our lives. If I had one wish, it would be that nobody would suffer from the agony of chronic pain. Indeed, many of us will in our lifetime, and still many of us will feel lost and alone in a world that doesnt understand this unexplainable pain.
Although there are many types of chronic pain, it is often true with any kind of chronic pain, that a multidisciplinary approach is necessary. A combination of patient education, medications, rehabilitation, and psychosocial counseling is generally the best approach.
Here are three basic tips for managing chronic pain. Each step is equally important in managing the pain, through every aspect of our lives.
The First process is to respect the pain. Because chronic pain requires many office visits, it is important to find a physician who understands you, your pain, and your condition. Patients often find themselves without adequate care, or having their complaints dismissed by their doctors. The patient and the doctor must be willing to educate themselves as much as possible. Little is known about what causes chronic pain, because it often occurs in the...