Chronic Pain – Working together to better understand, prevent and manage chronic pain
The government of Canada has released the Canadian Pain Task force report. This reports helps us better understand the chronic pain population.
The key messages from the report:
- 1 in 4 Canadians over the age of 15 live with chronic pain
- Chronic pain has significant impacts on physical and mental health, family and community life, society and the economy.
- recent dramatic increases in opioid-related overdose deaths in North America have heightened awareness around the risks associated with both short- and long-term opioid use.
- There is widespread agreement that many people living with pain and their families, face considerable financial barriers to accessing pain management, including significant out-of-pocket expenses and lost income when attending specialized treatment and therapies.
- There was consensus throughout our consultations that people living with chronic pain, health care professionals, and the wider community need to be more empowered, knowledgeable, and supported to manage chronic pain.
Are you suffering from Chronic pain. Speak to one of our clinicians about how we can support you: www.rehabclinic.ca