Chronic Pain: Causes and Solutions
Chronic pain is long standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition. Chronic pain may be intermittent or continuous. People often suffer chronic pain in their lower back, upper back, knee, neck and even their feet (plantar fasciitis).
The statistics on chronic pain are scary:
▪️ At least 10% of the world’s population is affected by chronic pain.
▪️ Arthritis is the most common chronic pain condition.
▪️ More than 8 in 10 patients with chronic pain are affected by severe depression.
▪️ 1 in 4 people with chronic pain have been diagnosed with clinical insomnia.
▪️ Chronic pain costs the US up to $635 billion annually.
In this video Dave, looks at some of the facts behind chronic pain such as it’s causes and the difference between acute and chronic pain. He also discloses what you should be doing if you are currently in pain.
So let’s get moving!
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Acute v Chronic Pain
01.16 The Causes of Chronic Pain
02.15 What Next?
02:53 Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer – This is important.
NOTHING replaces your relationship with the medical professional who is treating your condition(s). Ultimately they are in control of your health outcomes, and you must follow their advice
