When you live with chronic pain, everyday life feels harder. Simple tasks become challenges. Activities you once enjoyed may now bring stress or frustration. If you’re one of the 50 million Americans living with chronic pain, you know the toll goes beyond your body. It also affects your mood, your energy, and even your relationships. The good news? Relief is possible. Keep reading to learn more about chronic pain, how it impacts daily life, and the safe, non-invasive treatment options available to help you get back to the life you love.
What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that doesn’t go away. Instead of healing after a few days like most injuries, it can last for months or even years. Chronic pain differs from acute (short-term) pain in several key ways:
- How long it lasts: Acute pain is short-term and fades as the body heals, while chronic pain sticks around.
- How it feels: Acute pain is often sharp and intense; chronic pain may come and go, or it may be constant.
- Why it happens: Acute pain often has a clear cause, like a fall. Chronic pain is often linked to ongoing conditions, or sometimes there is no clear cause at all.
- How it’s treated: Acute pain often improves with rest, ice, or over-the-counter pain medicine. Chronic pain often requires more specialized treatment.
4 Main Causes of Chronic Pain
While some chronic pain is a mystery, often chronic pain is linked to one of these four common reasons:
- Previous injuries or trauma: Even after an injury heals, pain can linger. Scar tissue, nerve sensitivity, or changes in how you move can cause discomfort long after the injury.
- Age-related changes in the spine and joints: As the body ages, natural wear and tear can lead to arthritis and disc problems. These changes can make pain more frequent and long-lasting.
- Lifestyle habits: Sitting too much, poor posture, or repetitive motions at work can all put extra stress on the body. Over time, these habits can add up to chronic pain.
- Chronic health conditions: Conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis often come with ongoing pain. These conditions don’t just affect the joints or muscles; they can also impact the way the nervous system processes pain signals.
No matter the cause, there are safe, non-invasive treatments that can help you feel better.
Chronic Pain is Complex, Treatment Doesn’t Have to Be
Chronic pain often has more than one cause, which can make it feel overwhelming. That’s why a whole-person approach, or treating the body as a connected system, often works best. At Maragal Medical, we focus on uncovering the root causes of your pain and creating a treatment plan that fits your individual needs.
How Maragal Medical Helps You Find Relief from Chronic Pain
When you visit us for chronic pain, we start with a thorough physical exam and evaluation to understand what’s really going on. From there, we develop a customized treatment plan to reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments to improve alignment and relieve pressure on your joints and nerves.
- Physical therapy to ease muscle tension, strengthen weak areas, and reduce future flare-ups.
- Trigger-point injections to target painful knots and provide lasting relief.
- Regenerative medicine to support the body’s natural healing processes.
At Maragal Medical, our goal goes beyond easing pain. By the end of your treatment plan, we want you to not only find relief but also be stronger, healthier, and better equipped to prevent future issues.
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Define Your Life
Living with pain day after day can be exhausting. But you don’t have to settle for a life limited by discomfort. At Maragal Medical, we take the time to understand your needs and create a treatment plan that will help you live more fully. Schedule your consultation today and don’t wait another day to start feeling like yourself again.