Chronic pain is reported to affect 100 million Americans. Chronic pain is a complex health condition. The health condition is commonly caused by an injury, an underlying health condition or a past surgery that caused nerve damage. Chronic pain caused by an injury is typically associated with a pulled muscle, back sprain or whiplash. A number of underlying health conditions can cause persistent pain, including:
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Shingles
- Fibromyalgia
- Endometriosis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
For additional resources on chronic pain causes and pain management treatment options, please contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler.