What is Chronic Pain?
Most injuries come with pain. Those pain signals are your body’s way of telling you something is wrong, letting you know you need to stop doing a certain activity and allow that part of your body to heal. Normal injuries can take time to heal but, eventually, the pain goes away.
That’s not the case with chronic pain. When you have this ongoing condition, the nerves in your body continue sending pain signals. As a result, the pain can linger for months or even years. This has far-reaching ramifications on your physical well-being, your ability to perform certain tasks, your mental health, and more.
Chronic pain can range from mild to excruciating. If any of these symptoms linger for three months or more, it’s worth talking to a medical professional:
- Regular aching or soreness
- Shooting, stinging, or burning pain
- Throbbing pain
- Stiffness
What causes chronic pain?
A number of situations can cause chronic pain. In addition to injuries that don’t heal properly, you may experience chronic pain due to:
- Nerve damage
- Infections
- Certain conditions, like fibromyalgia, arthritis, or endometriosis
- Misalignment in the body, especially the spine
- Migraines
How is Chronic Pain Treated?
While many people turn to painkillers to dull their symptoms, this isn’t a sustainable approach. Instead, the medical experts at CITY Health Services invite their patients to get involved in the proactive management of their pain.
By working with their medical practitioners, chiropractors, and massage therapists, you can put together the best treatment plan to help you restore comfort to your body. Together with their caring team, you can blend pain relief treatments like chiropractic care and massage therapy with the right medical procedures and lifestyle changes to minimize your symptoms.
Chronic pain can feel debilitating and overwhelming. But you’re not alone. The dedicated team at CITY Health Services is here to serve you, helping you restore your quality of life. By treating your pain holistically, they can help you develop a plan that minimizes the role chronic pain plays in your life.
If you’re ready to take a proactive approach to treat your chronic pain, CITY Health Services is here to join you. Call them or book your appointment online today.