‘Pain Explained’ Part 1: What Is Chronic Pain? – Resource Page

‘Pain Explained’ Part 1: What Is Chronic Pain?

Congratulations! You have completed Part 1 of the ‘Pain Explained’ six-part series.

See below for the answer to the one-question survey then download your free “What Type of Pain Are You Experiencing?” guide.

Click on the links below to continue learning how to better manage your chronic pain. We hope this information has been helpful.

One-question survey results:

What are the different types of pain associated with chronic pain?

Answer: E

Chronic pain has a number of different causes. Neuropathic, musculoskeletal, compressive/mechanical, and inflammatory pain are all associated with different types of chronic pain.

 Check out these free resources:

• 27 Things You Understand Only If You Live with Chronic Pain
• Download your free “What Type of Pain Are You Experiencing?” guide

• What Is Chronic Pain? Audio Transcript
  • ‘Pain Explained’ Series Introduction
  • What Is Chronic Pain? Understand the Different Types of Pain in Less Than 10 Minutes

• What Is Chronic Pain? Audio Clips
  • ‘Pain Explained’ Series Introduction
  • What Is Chronic Pain? Understand the Different Types of Pain in Less Than 10 Minutes

• Connect with our dedicated channels:
  • Visit PainSpot, an online tool designed to help patients understand their symptoms and chronic conditions.
  • Visit CreakyJoints, our digital community that offers education, support, and advocacy resources for those living with autoimmune, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Check out the 50-State Network, our advocacy community dedicated to improving access to health care for people living with chronic illnesses.
  • Visit ArthritisPower, our patient-powered research registry for patients living with autoimmune, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Click here to learn more about the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF), a non-profit organization dedicated toward improving the lives of people living with a chronic illness.
  • A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain – Living with RA doesn’t have to mean living with pain. Learn more about RA pain and start tracking your symptoms today.

   

• Explore research:
  • Literacy-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Education for Chronic Pain at Low-Income Clinics: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Enlisting the Brain in the Fight Against Pain

   

• General information:
  • The International Association for the Study of Pain
  • Glossary of Terms
  • PCORI Resource

   

• Introductory Session: Pain Explained: What Science Teaches Us About Chronic Pain
  • If you or someone you know is dealing with chronic pain and you want to learn more about what the latest science says about pain, why pain persists, and how to manage pain, through this introductory overview, click here for our online session.

We thank the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for supporting this project and our patient communities. To learn more about PCORI visit www.pcori.org.