Chronic aches and pains can stem from various causes, including accidents, repetitive strain injuries, medical conditions, and certain mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

To get to the root of chronic pain and provide relief, clinicians must take a multimodal approach to diagnosis and treatment.

When a patient struggles with chronic pain that cannot be traced back to a readily identifiable cause, clinicians typically recommend undergoing a comprehensive chronic pain assessment. Based on the results of this assessment, the clinician will prescribe specific physical, mental, or complementary therapies (e.g., massage and acupuncture) to alleviate the patient’s pain while reducing dependence on medication.