Orthopedic Surgeons and Rheumatology

Chronic Pain and Relief

Chronic pain is often defined as any pain enduring more than 12 weeks. Whereas acute pain is a normal feeling that alerts us to possible injury, chronic pain is very dissimilar. Chronic pain persists—often for months or even longer. This may arise from any injury, like a back strain, or there may be an ongoing cause, such as sickness. There are a variety of options for the treatment of chronic pain. Under the general category of medications, there are both oral and topical therapies for the treatment of chronic pain. Although technology can help health experts form a diagnosis, the best treatment plans are tailored to the person, with input from healthcare team members.