Pain Treatment
If an injury has healed, and there is no more reason for pain but you still hurt, you have chronic pain. It can persist for an extended time (which is why it's called chronic). Chronic pain can cause both psychological and physical distress. Even though the injury has healed, the pain may signal other muscles to compensate and tense.
Fatigue, depression and anger are common. You may need to get help at a facility that specializes in chronic pain. Physical and occupational therapy may help. Sometimes electrical stimulation can help, or a change in medication. Hypnosis can also be an effective part of chronic pain management.
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