Chronic pain affects millions of people and can significantly impact daily life. In this episode of Monday Health Minutes, Melanie Shafer with Valley Health sits down with Dr. John Prentice to discuss what chronic pain is, how it’s diagnosed, and how patients can manage it to improve quality of life.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- What chronic pain is and how it differs from acute pain
- Common causes of chronic pain
- How chronic pain is diagnosed
- Treatment and therapy options
- Lifestyle changes that can help manage pain
- The role of movement and stress reduction
- Common misconceptions about chronic pain