Why Comprehensive Treatment

Why Comprehensive Treatment

Chronic pain not only affects the patient, but also disturbs his routine, family life, his social life, and his career. Pain is not just a simple symptom but needs to see in a larger view.

Chronic Pain is now recognized as a disease in itself and not just a symptom (as per WHO)

The biopsychosocial model (BPS) of pain is a broad view that attributes disease outcome to the intricate, variable interaction of biological factors (genetic, biochemical, etc), psychological factors (mood, personality, behavior, etc.), and social factors (cultural, familial, socioeconomic, medical, etc.).

The challenge for both you and those treating you is to understand the complicated nature of persistent pain and the best way of managing it.

Specialists from the field of Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Psychiatry may be required as a team to treat pain holistically. Physical therapists and Rehabilitation Specialists are equally important.