Frequently Asked Questions

The revised definition for Chronic Pain can be found here: Link to Infographic(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-iasp/files/production/public/images/Infographic_20200708_5_5_Final.pdf) Important information about understaning chronic pain can be found here: Chronic Pain Video - 1(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3phB93rvI&feature=emb_logo) Chronic Pain Video - 2 (https://youtu.be/AKYJ5AGXAD8)

According to the CDC Between 11- 40 % of the population suffers from chronic pain, with 8% having high impact chronic pain. Link to Full Article(https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6736a2.htm#:~:text=A%20limited%20number%20of%20studies,from%2011%25%20to%2040%25.&text=In%202016%2C%20an%20estimated%2020.4,had%20high%2Dimpact%20chronic%20pain.)

The individual impact varies. In the US the annual cost of chronic pain is as high as $635 billion a year, more than heart disease and cancer combined. Link to Science Daily Study(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120911091100.htm#:~:text=Health%20economists%20have%20reported%20the,cancer%2C%20heart%20disease%20and%20diabetes.) Link to Health and Economic Costs of Chronic Diseases(https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/costs/index.htm)

There are many options. Your healthcare provider can help you decide the best option for you.

The approach to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic low back pain is complex. A good explanation can be found below. Low Back Pain - Dr. Mike Evans(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOjTegn9RuY&feature=emb_logo)