Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Published May 14, 2010

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Chronic pain — whether from headaches, back pain or conditions such as fibromyalgia — can interfere with work, day-to-day activities and relationships. All too often, pain relief treatments are ineffective and can lead to a downward spiral of frustration, decreased functioning, stress, isolation — and worsening pain.