Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Pain can be ACUTE or CHRONIC. Acute pain typically has a known cause, such as surgery, a broken bone or car accident. Chronic pain is described as pain that has persisted long after an injury or has lasted longer than three to six months. Pain is also individual and can occur anywhere in a person’s body. No two people experience pain the same way.
Why is pain control so important?
Pain control is important because it can affect a person in many ways. It can affect sleep, appetite, emotions, and relationships with others.
What can patients expect at University Pain Center?
- Information about pain and pain relief measures
- A compassionate staff committed to effective pain management
- Health care providers who respond quickly to reports of pain
What Next?
Following an extensive initial diagnostic evaluation at University Pain Center, an individual course of treatment is determined. A wide variety of medications and treatments are available for acute, chronic, and cancer pain. Your therapy plan will be tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
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