Types of Pain

There are two basic types of pain: acute pain and chronic pain. This video helps explain the difference.

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Understanding the Differences:

Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction

With pain medication, there is a difference between tolerance, dependence, and addiction. This video can help you understand the distinctions.

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Types of Pain

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) might discuss two broad categories to classify pain: acute and chronic. Learn the types of pain as well as the subcategories that help HCPs describe and treat your specific pain.

Understanding Your Pain

Patient Resources & Tools

Managing Your Pain
Discover a collection of resources to help you understand your pain and the proactive role you can play in managing it:

  • Guides for helping you choose and communicate with your pain management doctor
  • Techniques for helping to alleviate your pain, from exercise therapy to meditation
  • Tools to help you identify and track your pain

Patient Resources & Tools

Pain Support & Community

Support for People Living With Pain

A strong support system and resources by your side are important parts of navigating your pain journey. See how an active support system provides compassion, education, and advocacy.

Pain Support & Community

It all starts with your pain perspective

Understanding Your Pain