Taking into account the significant prevalence of chronic pain all across the world [1 out of 5 individuals], WHO has accepted chronic pain as a disease in place of a symptom.

It is now a well-accepted fact that one does not need to endure pain since when untreated, it can lead to a range of physical and psychological ill effects. Uncontrolled pain can trigger a vicious cascade of impaired function, anxiety, sadness, mood and behavior abnormalities, sleeplessness or insomnia and make the sufferer feel miserable. Pain becomes the chief focus in life which can lead to depression, strained interpersonal relations with family members and friends and can also impact their work .They may even have to give up the job at times for inability to function normally.

Present day medical management dictates that when a disease cannot be cured, one should at least attempt to reduce the suffering by making symptoms endurable for the patient. The specialty of chronic pain management specifically aims to achieve this objective. It significantly improves the quality of life by alleviating pain which is the most distressing symptom.

• What is Chronic Pain?

• Types of Pain

• Why to control pain?