Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain As a Disease: Why Does It Still Hurt?

Peer-Reviewed Article

Severe chronic back pain can disrupt life and hinder daily activities, often requiring surgery for relief.

Man sitting at his computer grabbing neck in pain

Overview

Posterior view of the upper body showing pain in the neck and shoulders.

When Acute Pain Becomes Chronic Pain

Anterior view of the lumbar spine with degenerative dis disease.

Types of Back Pain

Posterior view of the entire skeleton highlighting the spine.

Types of Back Pain: Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Neuropathic Pain

Medical illustration of the lower body, with the legs and hips highlighted in red to indicate pain, numbness or tingling.

Understanding Neuropathy Symptoms

Man sitting at his computer grabbing neck in pain

Chronic Pain As a Disease: Why Does It Still Hurt?

Posterior view of the skeleton showing pain in the body.

All About Neuropathy And Chronic Back Pain

The disc between two vertebrae can degenerate and be compounded by diabetes.

Types of Back Problems Linked to Diabetes

A diagram explaining the chronic pain model

Understanding Chronic Pain

Disc degeneration in the spine can sometimes be caused by or accelerated by diabetes.

Uncontrolled Diabetes Linked to Chronic Back Pain

Treatment

Strategies for Coping with Chronic Pain

Strategies for Coping With Chronic Pain Infographic

Woman lying down and resting in the grass

Chronic Pain Coping Techniques - Pain Management

11 Chronic Pain Control Techniques