Injury and Pain Management Pain comes in many sizes, shapes, and forms. Pain falls into one of two categories - chronic or acute. There are some distinct differences between acute and chronic pain. Acute Pain occurs following a recent accident or injury. The pain is a warning signal to take care and rest until the injury has healed.
Chronic pain occurs when the injury, surgery or treatment is healed but the pain continues.
While acute pain is often more severe it generally disappears with the healing of whatever is causing the pain. Chronic pain can last for years and be extremely detrimental to one's health. Effects of Chronic Pain Over 40 million Americans suffer with chronic pain. Information Request Form Select the items that apply, and then let us know how to contact you.