Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for over 3 months. It can occur in any part of one’s body, and can result from injury, disease, or unknown causes.

Chronic pain also frequently presents with other psychiatric comorbidities such as depression and anxiety, and can interfere with the quality of life.

There are different categories of pain, including:

• Neuropathic pain - nerve pain that occurs due to nervous system malfunctions or damage

• Musculoskeletal pain - pain that affects bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles

• Nociceptive pain - pain caused from actual tissue injury

• Inflammatory pain - pain caused in response to tissue damage and inflammation

• Visceral pain - pain that stems from organs

Magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation (mPNS) is an FDA-cleared treatment modality for those experiencing chronic pain.

mPNS works by using low-frequency magnetic pulses to directly stimulate the regions of the body that are causing pain and inhibit neuronal activity.

Chronic pain can also lead to other symptoms such as:

• Fatigue

• Insomnia

• Irritability

• Mood swings

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Major depression disorder