Show your pain who is the boss
Anyone who has been having pain for more than three months suffers from chronic pain. Chronic pain is different than pain that only lasts for a few hours or even a few days. New research suggests that chronic pain can actually cause changes in brain activity and brain chemistry, or even alter the anatomy of the cellular connections in the brain. Chronic pain seems to deplete the brains reserves, so that cells in the brain and spine deteriorate more quickly. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, depression, and difficulty concentrating. Sleep, in particular, becomes difficult.
Chronic pain can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. It is often accompanied by anger, frustration, depression, and anxiety. It affects your ability to work. It can affect your relationships with friends and family. Fortunately, we are coming to understand chronic pain in ways that were not even imaginable just a few years ago, and the good news is that there is a way out. The key is finding a structured plan that puts you back in control of your life. Continue reading “WHAT IS CHRONIC PAIN?”