Ways to Manage Your Pain

Pain has been defined scientifically as an unpleasant, emotional and sensory experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain can vary greatly from person to person. Each person has a different threshold and tolerance for pain, often affected by both physical and emotional factors.

• The Pain Quiz - Acute vs. Chronic Pain
• Why Does Pain Tolerance or Pain Perception Vary?

Chronic pain is a major health problem and is one of the most weakening effects of arthritis. Despite the fact that chronic pain adversely affects the quality of life of arthritis patients, it is often poorly managed. Learn more about pain management techniques: Ways to Manage Your Pain.

• The Pain Relief Quiz
• Guide to Arthritis Pain
• 10 Ways to Increase Your Pain

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