Everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives in fact, pain is the most common reason why people visit the doctor or require health care services.
What type of people must deal with pain?
* 80% of hospitalized patients
* 37% of cancer patients in long term care facilities
* 55% of home health patients
* Heart attack sufferers: 1.2 million
* Those with headaches: 5 million
* People with acute lung diseases: 4 million
* Dental problems: 3 million
* Digestive problems: 10 million
* Musculoskeletal disorders: 6 million
* 26 million people between 20 and 64 years of age that suffer from back pain
* 80% of people over 65 are affected by arthritis and musculoskeletal pain
* 1 American in 6 has painful arthritis
In some instances pain is a natural part of life that you can control with over-the-counter painkillers, meditation, or other methods. For others, such as those suffering from arthritis, pain is an everyday occurrence, and can be quite severe and more difficult to manage.
There are three main types of pain:
Somatic pain: Occurs in the skin, muscle or bone. Ever felt an...
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