Chronic pain can be an incredibly frustrating condition to treat. Some days are great, others are hell. It’s also a condition that is so unique to the individual that what works for one person may not work for someone else. With that said, many chronic pain sufferers can make progress in treating their condition if they remember their ABCs. In today’s blog, we explain what it means to remember your ABCs when it comes to treating your chronic pain condition.

The ABCs Of Chronic Pain Care

When trying to overcome your chronic pain condition, remember your ABCs, which stand for:

Acknowledge

The first step in overcoming any problem is to acknowledge that it exists. If you ignore it and try to push through your day like nothing is wrong, it’s not going to go away. In fact, it’s only likely to get worse. Acknowledge your condition and attack it head on instead of hoping it will just magically resolve. And once you’ve acknowledged that a problem exists, it’s time to…

Be Proactive

Being proactive is the next step in conquering your chronic pain condition. While passive treatments like rest and painkillers can help to calm symptoms, they will do nothing to treat the underlying cause. Instead, pursue an active treatment that targets the root cause of the problem so that you can experience long-term relief. Active techniques like exercise, physical therapy, targeted stretching and cognitive behavioral therapy can all help to provide symptom relief because they target the source of your problem. And if you need help cultivating a proactive treatment routine or figuring out which one is right for your, it’s time to….

Consult With An Expert

Finally, to take control of your chronic pain situation, call in an expert like Dr. Cohn. He understands that chronic pain is unique to the individual, so he will take the time to get to know you and your pain condition. He’ll begin with a comprehensive diagnosis and eventually work his way towards providing you with a carefully managed treatment plan that can be adjusted based on your progress or any difficulties along the way. He also knows that you may need help along the way, so he’ll always be there for assistance or guidance if you have any questions or concerns. It’s going to take some time and it’s not always going to be easy, but we’re going to be by your side under you have regained control over your chronic pain situation. We’ve done it for countless patients in the past, and we want to do the same for you.

So if you’re ready to follow your ABCs and conquer your chronic pain condition, reach out to Dr. Cohn and his office today.