5 Common Pain and Pain Relief Myths
Pain Relief Myth 4: Only Sissies Go to the Doctor for Pain Relief.
Older adults are more prone than their kids or grandkids to “grin and bear it.” Enduring the occasional headache or minor sports injury is one thing. But putting up with chronic pain can impair functioning and quality of life. It can lead to depression, fatigue from loss of sleep, anxiety, inability to work, and impaired relationships.
Most pain can be treated effectively and should be. If you are suffering from pain, you owe it to yourself to make an appointment with your doctor. Relief may be just around the corner.
