About Chronic Pain: Definitions, Myths & More
There is a lot of information available about chronic back and chronic neck pain. Here you will find some interesting information and
articles that hopefully will give you a better understanding of what your body is going through.
Through better knowledge and understanding, you will have better luck in finding pain relief for your chronic neck and back pain!!!
- What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months. Want to know more? Read
Back pain facts and learn more about the basics of chronic back!
- Myths & Chronic Pain:
Myths are abundant in relation to chronic pain. One of my favorite myths is "The doctor didn't find anything wrong, so the pain must
be all in my head. The reality is that your pain is always real. Your doctor may not be able to find the cause of your pain, but as you
know your pain still exists. To read more myths and realities check out Common Myths About Chronic Pain!
- Addiction & Chronic Pain Medications
Everyone has the right to be treated for chronic pain! You will find that most people do NOT become mentally addicted to chronic pain medications.
To educate yourself read Addiction! Understand the Facts & Don't be Scared!
- Back Pain and Brain Power:
Recent findings by researchers from Northwestern University have turned this assumption on its head. What they found was that chronic back pain-defined as pain lasting six months or longer-can cause
significant and long-lasting damage to the brain, aging it up to 20 times faster than normal.
For more information read
Back Pain and Brain Power!
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