Chronic Pain
Over one-quarter of United States citizens suffer from chronic pain. It is among the most common complaints seen in an outpatient clinic. The failure to manage chronic pain, as well as the opioid dependence associated with chronic pain, can result in significant morbidity and mortality.
One in five patient complaints in an outpatient clinic is related to pain, with over half of all patients seeing their primary care provider for one pain complaint or another. It is paramount that primary care providers have a firm grasp on the management of patients with chronic pain.
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There are multiple categories and types of pain, including neuropathic, nociceptive, musculoskeletal, inflammatory, psychogenic, and mechanical. Neuropathic Pain
Peripheral neuropathic pain as the case of post-herpetic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy, Central neuropathic pain - cerebral vascular, accident sequella, Nociceptive Pain
Pain due to actual tissue injuries such as burns, bruises, or sprains
Musculoskeletal Pain, Back pain, Myofascial pain, Inflammatory Pain, Autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis), Infection, Psychogenic Pain, Pain caused by psychological factors such as headaches or abdominal pain caused by emotional, psychological, or behavioral factors, Mechanical Pain, Expanding malignancy
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At Swift we have an effective way to manage your chronic pain and minimizing the negative effects of chronic pain in the individual and society.
