Maintaining employment while living with chronic pain can be challenging. A reduction in productivity may occur and repeated sick days may be used due to pain levels. Some individuals may be apprehensive to notify their employer of a disability or chronic pain diagnosis as they believe it may...

In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines for the prescribing of opioids in an effort to reduce opioid addiction rates and overdose deaths. The impact of these guidelines has been significant on the chronic pain community. In some states, the guidelines are...

Side effects are unwanted or unexpected symptoms caused by medical treatments. For individuals with chronic pain, most side effects are a result of medication therapy. However, side effects can also develop from alternative treatments, supplements, implantable technology, injection therapy, RF...

Coping involves a conscious effort to solve a problem in order to master, minimize or reduce its impact. Coping strategies can help individuals with chronic pain deal with their pain on a daily basis. However, they should not be confused with treatments. Coping skills aid in pain management...