Chronic Pain / Neuralgias

Chronic pain and neuralgias represent significant and often debilitating conditions that impact millions worldwide. Chronic pain is characterized by persistent pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years, beyond the expected period of healing. It can stem from various underlying causes, including injury, surgery, nerve damage, or conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. Neuralgias, a specific type of chronic pain, involve intense, sharp, or shooting pain due to nerve damage or irritation. 

Common examples include trigeminal neuralgia, which affects the facial nerves, and postherpetic neuralgia, which follows a shingles outbreak. These conditions can severely affect quality of life, leading to physical limitations, psychological distress, and social isolation. Effective management typically requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining medication, physical therapy, psychological support, and, in some cases, surgical interventions to alleviate pain and improve patient outcomes.