Often described as any pain lasting more than three months, chronic pain may arise from an initial injury such as a back strain or from something like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic pain may limit movement, which can reduce flexibility, strength and stamina. This difficulty in carrying out important and enjoyable activities, may lead to low mood and sometimes depression.¹
Pain is a very personal and subjective experience. Since chronic pain may occur in different parts of the body and for various reasons, patients and their healthcare professionals need to work together to identify the causes and symptoms of that pain and how it can be relieved.
Defining pain as sharp or dull, constant or on-and-off or burning or aching as well as where it is may give the best clues to the cause of pain. These descriptions are part of what is called the pain history, taken during the start of the evaluation of a patient with pain.
When treating chronic pain, the goal is to reduce pain and improve function, so the person can carry on with life. Healthcare providers have several options for treating pain. The following treatments are among the most common ways to manage pain.
Medications
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Celecoxib Pfizer has been shown to help relieve pain caused by chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spontdylitis. At recommended doses, Celecoxib Pfizer effectively blocks the production of chemicals that can cause pain and inflammation, but with far few stomach problems compared to other anti inflammatories.²
The good news is that Celecoxib Pfizer has recently received full funding so ask your doctor if Celecoxib Pfizer is right for you. Normal doctor and pharmacy fees apply.
