Easing Chronic Pain

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

hints (NAPSA)—Fifty million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Often difficult to treat, chronic pain can interfere with a person’s life at all levels. Fortunately, new technology offers hope. Me m8 - ih %, 4 1 L \\ " ~ Te 7 i r VELG < ~ i L q Getting out and about can be eas- ier for many people with chronic pain thanksto new technology. “The problem with pain is that it affects every person differently,” said Dr. Todd Whitehurst, vice president of emerging indications for Advanced Bionics Corporation, a leader in pain management technologies. “While some patients respond well to medications or surgeries, others require more advancedtreatment, such as a spinal cord stimula- tor. Systems like the Precision” allow patients to directly target pain and receive comfortable, long- lasting andeffective relief. ” There are two key points to remember when dealing with pain, he adds. 1. Ask the expert. Your doctor is the best resource for determining the source of your pain, identifying appropriate treatments and recommendingspecialists. 2. Know your options. Edu- cate yourself so you can work with your physician to develop a treatment program. You can view edu- cational Web sites, such as www.ControlYourPain.com, www. painfoundation.org, www.asipp. org, WWW.ampainsoc.org, Www. theacpa.org or www.aapainman age.org.

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