07/28/2021
“Chronic Pain Syndrome ( ) is a common problem that presents a major challenge to patients and health-care providers because of its complex nature. Approximately 35 percent of Americans have some element of CPS. Nearly 100 million people are affected directly or indirectly and are partially disabled or totally disabled due to chronic pain.
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Symptoms associated with CPS include fatigue, difficulty sleeping, suppressed activity and disability. Also, mood changes such as depression, fear, hopelessness, irritability, stress and anxiety can be linked to CPS. The emotional toll it takes can make the pain worse.
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The cause of CPS can be injury, infection or ongoing disease. In many cases, the cause of the pain is idiopathic, or unknown. Some of the major causes of CPS include , headache (especially migraines), low back pain, cancer, joint pain and neuropathy or nerve pain. Various musculoskeletal, neurological, urologic, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders can contribute to or lead to CPS. Risk factors for CPS include stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression and anger.
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CPS can be treated with medications, procedures, surgeries and various forms of therapy. Classes of medications used to treat CPS include over-the-counter analgesics, opioids, anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), anti-depressants and medical ma*****na. Procedures used that can be extremely helpful include trigger point injections, steroid injections, facet injections, nerve blocks, intrathecal morphine pumps, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator implants, other neuro modulatory and other minimally invasive spinal procedures. Hyaluronic acid injections, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and stem-cell injections are also highly effective. .
Various forms of therapy include physical therapy, chiropractic, occupational, recreational and vocational. Psychological therapies include reassurance, counseling, biofeedback, relaxation meditation, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and stress management. Acupuncture, Reiki, essential oils, massage, yoga and other holistic can be instrumental as alternative therapies for CPS.”
-Robert J Brownsberger, M.D
Medical Director & Co- Founder
-Dorian Lange, PharmD
CEO & Co-Founder
