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Chronic Pain Center

Chronic pain is pain that doesn't go away. Unlike acute pain, which comes on suddenly and can usually be traced to a cause, chronic pain lingers—and it's not always clear what's causing it. Though this type of pain can be hard to define and understand, the Chronic Pain Center connects you to information that will help you learn more.

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There are two types of pain: nociceptive and neuropathic.

Featured Chronic Pain Videos

Top Chronic Pain Resources
Updated on: 02/08/10
Featured Chronic Pain Articles
Comprehensive Evaluation of Chronic Back Pain
Back pain patients should have an adequate trial of aggressive non-operative treatment prior to pursuing more invasive surgical therapy.
Three-Step Program for Chronic Low Back Pain
In many cases of chronic pain, an early and aggressive treatment plan produces the best results. A chiropractor describes a three-step approach, including spinal manipulation and exercises, to help relieve ongoing pain.
Conventional and Alternative Therapies in Managing Chronic Spinal Pain
Chronic back pain sometimes calls for a team of specialists skilled in alternative treatments and physical therapy. A combination of physical therapy, yoga, Pilates, art, or music therapy can help flexibility, build strength, and help ease back pain.
Chronic Back Pain: When Surgery Is Not the Answer
In this article, learn about effective non-surgical options that deliver chronic back pain relief, including spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal spinal pump therapy.
Managing Chronic Back or Neck Pain
It can feel like chronic back or neck pain controls your life. Read about treatment options for controlling your pain. Treating chronic pain is a challenge, but you have many options: injections, surgery, spinal cord stimulation, and more.
Chronic Pain Research and Treatment Updates
Article includes links to current chronic pain research and treatment updates. As new study findings are released, this page will be updated, so you'll always be on the forefront of chronic back pain news and research.
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