Some pain is a normal part of living. We all know the feeling - you stub your toe, burn your finger, or have a sore throat. This type of pain is "acute" or temporary pain. Another type of pain is "chronic" pain. This pain is ongoing, lasts for months, and may be associated with medical conditions or injury.

Chronic pain can interfere with your daily activities, disturb sleep, and cause anxiety and depression. Finding and dealing with the underlying cause of chronic pain is important. There are many ways to relieve pain and to learn to cope effectively with pain. Let's look at some aspects of pain relief.