Pain

It is often very difficult to distinguish between different causes of pain, especially when it has been present for a long time.

As well as having inflammatory arthritis you may have wear and tear (Osteoarthritis), or a new injury, or chronic (ongoing) pain, and these will all be treated very differently.

Chronic pain is particularly difficult to treat as there is no medical target.

This is best managed with exercise, relaxation and stress management. You may find some of the links below relating to ongoing pain helpful.

Useful links:

WVT Pain Management Service

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/services/community-services/pain-management-service.aspx

Pain UK

https://painuk.org/

Live Well with Pain

https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/

Flippin Pain

https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/

How to Deal with Chronic Pain without Medication

https://www.pathways.health/how-to-deal-with-chronic-pain-without-medication/