Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain that has been experienced for more than 6 months.
Chronic pain can cause muscles to contract, contributing to soreness and
stiffness. If you do not do something about the chronic pain, chances are it
will get worse. According to the American Pain Society, 56% of those suffering
with chronic pain have been suffering for more than five years.
The most common types of chronic pain include back pain, tension headaches,
abdominal pain, shoulder pain and neck pain. Chronic pain can not only hurt, it
can interfere with the normal function of glandular, digestive, eliminative,
nervous and circulatory systems.
While many people with chronic pain look to medications to mask the pain, there
are many common risks and side effects associated with taking medication.
Chiropractic targets the cause of the chronic pain instead of masking the
symptoms. After looking into the cause, gentle chiropractic manipulation has
been shown to be effective in correcting the problems.
You do not have to “live with” chronic pain. If you are suffering, please visit
a chiropractor today.
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