Chronic pain is very common, afflicting a large percentage of the adult population at some level. We can solve many acute pain problems, such as fractures, hernias and infections, but long term pain conditions are a hidden and continuing burden.
If we can't cure the pain, what can we do? Good question. Pain management teams are common in western societies as the importance of chronic pain has been recognized. They usually consist of anaesthetists, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses, in various combinations.
One of the fundamental points is teaching patients pacing. The tissues of our bodies have a tolerance to physical stresses. Try going to the gym and pushing yourself when you haven't been for a while! Then you'll feel what I mean.
Overstepping tissues tolerances may not be a big deal for "normal" people, but for pain sufferers it can be critical.
For any of you with these problems I have written my first ebook -
"Secrets of Pacing. How to control your pain and regain your life".
Pacing is a fundamental skill of pain management and my patients tell me it is overall the most important thing we have taught them.
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