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Managing Chronic Pain: Strategies and Treatments

February 17, 2026 10 Minute Read Time

Featured Featured Provider 1 & Whitney Patterson, FNP

Chronic pain, lasting longer than three months, affects millions, often stemming from conditions like arthritis, nerve injury, or back problems.

It can impair mobility, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.

Management includes medications such as analgesics and anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, psychological counseling, and complementary therapies like acupuncture.

Lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, weight management, and stress reduction, also contribute.

A multidisciplinary approach tailored to individuals optimizes pain relief and function.

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