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Chronic pain was originally defined as pain that has lasted 6 months or longer. It is now defined as pain that persists longer than the normal course of time associated with a particular type of injury. This constant or intermittent pain has often outlived its purpose, as it does not help the body to prevent injury.
Causes
Chronic pain is essentially caused by the bombardment of the central nervous system (CNS) with nociceptive impulses, which causes changes in the neural response. The pain subsequently provokes changes in the behavior of the patient, and the development of fear-avoidance strategies. As a result, the patient may also become physically atrophied and deconditioned. However, it is important to remember that chronic pain is multifactorial, with the underlying biological changes affecting physical and psychosocial factors.
Types
Pain associated with malignancy can be caused by the cancer itself or by treatment. Causes of non-malignant pain include arthritis, neuropathy/neuralgia, back pain from injury or disorders (cervical stenosis, degenerative disc disease, other disc disorders, etc), migraines and other types of headaches, abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis, bowel disorders, etc; pelvic pain from various conditions (endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, etc); and also diffuse conditions such as fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, lupus and other systemic autoimmune/connective tissue conditions, multiple sclerosis and some other neuromuscular conditions. Chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body; this list includes only a few examples of conditions that can cause chronic pain. More on [ Chronic pain ]
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Chronic Pain Research: Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion http://bit.ly/nRbFv
ChronicPainFree (ProfDr BrianRothbart) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:10 -0000
Chronic Pain Research: Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion http://bit.ly/nRbFv
I'm hoping that the combination of paracetamol and red wine takes the edge of this chronic lower-back pain.
seraclops (sarah robinson) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:49:43 -0000
I'm hoping that the combination of paracetamol and red wine takes the edge of this chronic lower-back pain.
Have just set up Twitter for Myofascial Release UK to let you know about our workshops for the treatment of chronic pain.........
MFRUK (Ruth Duncan) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:46:09 -0000
Have just set up Twitter for Myofascial Release UK to let you know about our workshops for the treatment of chronic pain.........
Please welcome @margebramer to Twitter. She is a deep tissue/muscle therapist. She sees people with chronic pain, muscle disease or injury.
whitechrisf1 (Chris White) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:33:46 -0000
Please welcome @margebramer to Twitter. She is a deep tissue/muscle therapist. She sees people with chronic pain, muscle disease or injury.
thinks that @Scott_Stark may be onto something; my chronic neck pain may be alleviated by doing some balanced upper body workouts.
cyranix (Andrew Harrison) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:06:11 -0000
thinks that @Scott_Stark may be onto something; my chronic neck pain may be alleviated by doing some balanced upper body workouts.
Got chronic pain? Want to get rid of it? Free Book Monday at Egoscue Orange County. http://bit.ly/DTpN
EgoscueMethod (Alex Kussoff) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:01:07 -0000
Got chronic pain? Want to get rid of it? Free Book Monday at Egoscue Orange County. http://bit.ly/DTpN
Chronic Pain Advocacy League - Describes the services, aims and objectives of this Canadian organization. Offers pain facts and information about events and meetings.
Chronic Pain Support Group - An interactive site dealing with the human aspects of chronic pain. Features news, information, a chat/message board, newsletter and bookstore.
Meta Description: [ Online support group for those living in chronic pain. We belive all in pain deserve to be treated with dignity and receive the support they need. ]
Chronic Pain Support Group 2002 - Provides information about the group, details meetings and upcoming activities. Also features a newsletter and the humorous aspects of chronic pain.
Coping - Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group - Provides information on services, and details strategies for effective self help methods of pain management. Also features a newsletter, chat/message board, links, and books/tapes.
Meta Description: [ Provides information, guidance and strategies for chronic pain sufferers about effective self help methods of pain management. Also features a newsletter, books/tapes, and a message/chat facility. ]
Ed's Chronic Pain Site - Contains information and links concerning a variety of pain management issues, including opiate narcotic usage, fibromyalgia and depression.
Meta Description: [ Site covers: Chronic Pain, Management using Morphine,Methadone and other Opiate Narcotics. RSD,CFS,Fibromyalgia,Depression,Help with Social Security,finding a doctor,Support groups,Pharmacutical Drugs and much more ]
Our Chronic Pain Mission - As well as offering pain management information and support, this site also provides resources, a chat facility, and the ability to post messages to an online doctor.
Meta Description: [ A website for sufferer's of Chronic Pain, where they will find support and a doctor on-call to answer any questions they might have. ]
Pain Concern - Provides information about this campaigning organization. Offers support, a forum, news, books, articles and leaflets.
Meta Description: [ Pain Concern is run by chronic pain sufferers. We give information and support to pain sufferers, their families and their carers. ]
Pain Connection - Chronic Pain Outreach Center - Provides information, newsletters, resources, education and support for chronic pain sufferers and their families.
Meta Description: [ Pain Connection provides a monthly support group, information and referrals, and community education to chronic pain sufferers and their families. ]
Painsupport - On-line support, advice and information for those with chronic pain, including pain management skills.
Meta Description: [ painSupport - self-help strategies and group support for pain relief and pain control ]
The Picpain Network - Primarily for women, this support facility includes online counseling, a chat room/forum, medical database, journal, and provides links to medical information.
Meta Description: [ We are a Support Group for
Women Who Suffer From Chronic Pain & Illnesses. We offer Chat, Medical Search Database,
Message Board, Advisors, and More. ]
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