Integrative Health Blog

What is chronic pain? 

Chronic pain, by definition, is pain that is present for longer than three months, which is generally accepted as the expected tissue-healing timeline.  However, more commonly, the pain has been present for several months or even years.  Chronic pain exists in approximately 20% of the adult population which makes it a common reason for patients to seek pain relief from healthcare practitioners.  

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The movie “Concussion” and various past/present NFL stars suffering from repeated collisions have helped raise greater public awareness regarding the serious impact of repetitive sports injuries leading to potential traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Impact sports such as football, hockey, and soccer where players may repeatedly experience full impact to the head can lead to concussion, or sub-concussions. The long-term effects of playing football or other high impact contact sports is not fully known, but the evidence suggests that this type of repetitive head injury may lead to subsequent brain disorders.

Some parents are questioning their son’s participation in football, or wondering about the long-term effects of playing football and other contact sports.

Linking the Evidence

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