Depression is the most common mental state associated with chronic pain.  30 to 80 % of people with chronic pain are also experiencing depression.

What do we know about chronic pain

– It may include headache, back pain, pain caused by arthritis, neck pain or any body symptom which is associated with inflammation – anything ending in “itis”

– People may suffer from chronic pain without any identifiable cause like trauma or physical injury/damage

– Chronic pain can have a physical, mental, emotional or chemical cause, yet continues long beyond the point of healing

Major clinical depression includes

-predominant sadness

-blue and hopelessness

-change in weight,appetite, sleep (autonomic hormonal function)

-restlessness and fatigue

-poor concentration and memory

-feeling worthless and guilty

-loss of interest in previous activities

How are chronic pain and depression related?

-each can trigger the other, creating a vicious cycle

-pain triggers sleeplessness, which triggers fatigue and hopelessness etc

DID YOU KNOW?!?!

– B.E.S.T. was studied at Parker Chiropractic College and had a greater than 80% effectiveness in treating chronic pain clients that had failed in medical and chiropractic care

– And almost an equally significant percentage with depression

What can you do today, besides go for a walk or just get outside in the sun?

Call for an evaluation to take charge of your health today and learn how your choices impact your body,health and mental state.

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips BA, BS, D.C.