Almost everyone is familiar with pain. We experience pain when we are ill or injured, but once we recover, the pain disappears. But what if the pain is constant \u2013 24 hours a day? Chronic pain interferes with work, socialising, and rest, leaving a single, constant thought in the subconscious \u2013 how to get rid of it? There are many conditions that cause pain. Patients most commonly complain to doctors about back, joint, and headaches. Many people still tend to tolerate pain for too long. Medical professionals advise treating pain in a timely manner, as untreated or inadequately managed acute pain can become chronic. Chronic pain is difficult to endure, making it impossible to sleep properly, work, or engage in any daily activities.<\/p>\n
The pain for which a patient seeks medical advice is either acute or chronic. Acute pain is short-term and has a clear cause \u2013 the underlying pathology that triggered it. Chronic pain, on the other hand, is pain that typically lasts for at least three months. According to medical experts, pain is no longer viewed merely as a physiological reaction; it is a complex phenomenon occurring within the human nervous system that can eventually develop into an independent pathophysiological condition \u2013 pain disease (chronic pain syndrome).<\/p>\n
At the Baltijos-Amerikos terapijos ir chirurgijos klinika Pain Management Centre<\/strong> <\/strong>interventional procedures are performed, and consultations are provided by experienced neurologists, psychologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons. The clinic also offers physical rehabilitation services, which can be comprehensively combined with pain treatment as required.<\/p>\n Back pain<\/strong><\/p>\n Some people experience persistent back pain following an accident, spinal deformities, or injuries. Others feel discomfort due to bone or joint diseases, while some suffer from degenerative disc disease.<\/p>\n Chronic back pain is associated with:<\/p>\n Neck pain<\/strong><\/p>\n A relatively common health issue. It is estimated that most people will experience neck pain at least once in their lives. Depending on its duration, neck pain is categorised as chronic or acute. Acute neck pain lasts up to three months, while chronic pain lasts longer than three months. The intensity of neck pain varies from person to person, depending on individual nervous system sensitivity. Head and facial pain<\/strong><\/p>\n Facial pain is pain felt in the face or in a specific part of it, such as the nose, eyes, etc. Facial pain can be one of the first symptoms of serious neurological conditions. Joint pain<\/strong><\/p>\n Joint pain can affect both young and older people. It is a misconception that joint diseases are exclusively a problem for the elderly.\n
\nNeck pain can occur due to muscle tension, worn joints, osteoarthritis, a compressed nerve, injuries, or other underlying conditions. Sometimes it is caused by daily activities, including poor posture or awkward sleeping positions.<\/p>\n
\nSeveral types of facial pain are diagnosed in patients:<\/p>\n\n
\nIt is important to seek timely investigation to determine the cause of joint pain.<\/p>\n