Frequently Asked Questions

Why should my pain be treated?

Chronic pain can limit the enjoyment of being an active participant in life. Chronic untreated pain can lead to :

• Sleep disorders
  
  
• Physical disability
  
  
• Depressed mood
  
  
• Damaged relationships
  
  
• Hopelessness

Chronic pain may produce feelings of anger, sadness, hopelessness, and even despair. In addition, it can alter one’s personality, disrupt sleep, interfere with work and relationships and even have a profound effect on other family members.It is normal to have psychological problems with pain.