The Pain Won’t Go Away: Chronic Pain Therapy and Innovations in Pain Treatment

Over 100 million people in the US suffer from chronic pain, ranging from chronic back pain, extremity pain, facial pain, etc. Pain can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to the subjective nature of pain, leaving patients questioning their options. However, non-opioid treatment options do exist. These can range from conservative methods like physical therapy, medications, and steroid injections to minimally invasive therapies like neuromodulation devices (spinal cord stimulation, pain pumps, peripheral nerve stimulation). Overall, successful treatment relies on constant and open communication and support from the patient, their family, and healthcare team.