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Pain Management

According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, chronic pain affects around 20%, in other words, 50 million American adults.* Scroll down to find out more about types of pain.

Pain is the most common symptom reported to doctors in association with a wide range of injuries and conditions.

There are two types of pain; acute and chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It is sharp in quality. It usually doesn’t last longer than six months.

Chronic pain is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the condition that caused it has healed or gone away. According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, chronic pain affects around 20%, in other words, 50 million American adults. 7% (20 million) of Americans live with high-impact pain, or pain that significantly impacts daily life. 

 

You should not accept pain as part of your daily life.

You can discuss your options for acute or chronic pain management with your doctor to come up with a solution that works best for you. 

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Common Pain Conditions

Some common chronic pain may result from the following conditions: 

  • Arthritis/Joint Pain
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Inflammation
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Podiatric Issues
  • Radiation Pain
  • Rectal Spasms
  • Shingles
  • Sports Injuries
  • Vaginal Pain
  • Wounds