Advanced Medical Rehabilitation Group |
Gary DiBlasio, M.D., P.A. |
701 Northlake Boulevard
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
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Suite
208 |
1807 South Kanner Hwy,
Stuart,
FL 34994 |
Voice: (561) 863-2828 ● Fax:
(561) 863-2914 |
Dedicated to the
state-of-the-art non-invasive medical treatment of spine and pain disorders.
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Chronic pain is medically defined as pain that
has lasted 6 months or longer. This constant or intermittent pain has
often outlived its purpose, as it does not help the body to prevent injury.
It is often more difficult to treat than
acute pain. Expert
physician care is generally necessary to treat any pain that has
become chronic. When opioids
are used for prolonged periods
drug tolerance,
chemical dependency and even
psychological addiction may occur. While
drug tolerance and
chemical dependency are common among opioid
users,
psychological addiction is rare.
Causes:
Chronic pain is essentially caused by the bombardment of the
central nervous system (CNS) with
nociceptive impulses, which causes changes in the neural response.
The pain subsequently provokes changes in the behaviour of the patient,
and the development of fear-avoidance strategies. As a result, the
patient may also become physically atrophied and deconditioned. However,
it is important to remember that chronic pain is multifactorial, involving
psychological,
physical and social
factors.
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