Pain Relief Therapy in Chester Country, PA
Statistics for Pain and Pain Relief
The following is a collection of information and statistics on the occurrence of pain and pain relief therapies in the United States. We have listed this information to show you that pain is more common that you may think. And that there are effective pain relief treatments options available to you - some of which you may just be learning about now.
At Inner Light Wellness, you have a choice of eight specialized alternative medicine therapies for pain relief. All eight pain treatment therapies boast high rates of success for pain relief and pain management.
As Kathryn Weiner, PhD - director of the American Academy of Pain Management - said, "Because pain is a complex puzzle, no single health care profession holds the puzzle piece that solves this puzzle; rather, each health care profession holds a critical piece that contributes to the completion of the puzzle. The path to pain reduction lies in the power of applying many different healing therapies in a way that complements the patient’s needs, beliefs and personality."
Margaret Celli, owner of IInner Light Wellness offers these unique healing therapies focusing on pain relief and pain management. More than fifteen years of experience and a continual pursuit of education have given Margaret Celli the skills and expertise in eight distinct methods of therapy. In one location and with one alternative medicine practitioner, you have a rare opportunity for pain relief. Don't miss this opportunity to live pain free. Please contact Margaret today. Call 610-357-4376 or email Inner Light Wellness.
Statistics for Pain and Pain Relief
National Pain Survey, conducted for Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, 1999.
- An estimated 50 million Americans live with chronic pain caused by disease, disorder or accident.
- An additional 25 million people suffer acute pain resulting from surgery or accident.
- The most common types of pain include arthritis, lower back, bone/joint pain, muscle pain and fibromyalgia.
Chronic Pain in America: Roadblocks to Relief, survey conducted for the American Pain Society, The American Academy of Pain Medicine and Janssen Pharmaceutical,1999.
- Approximately 33 million Americans have been living with a chronic pain for more than five years.
- Over 40% of people suffering moderate to severe pain were unable to find adequate pain relief.
- Pain has a negative impact on an individual’s quality of life.
- 1 our of 4 pain patients had changed doctors at least three times.
- The primary reason for change was that they still experienced pain.
- Other reasons given were that their pain was not taken seriously; that doctors were unwilling to treat pain aggressively; and that doctors lacked knowledge about how to treat pain.
Pain in America: A Research Report, Survey conducted for Merck by the Gallup Organization, 2000.
- 36 million Americans missed work in the previous year due to pain.
- 83 million Americans indicated that pain affected their participation in various activities.
- 4 out of 5 Americans believe that pain is a part of getting older.
- 64% would see a doctor only if their pain became unbearable.
- 60% of the respondents said that pain was just something that you have to live with.
- 28% indicated that they felt that there was no solution for their pain.
The Management of Chronic Pain in Office-based Ambulatory Care: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, Koch, H., 1986, (Advance Data from Vital and Health Statistics, No. 123; DHHS Publication No. PHS 86-1250), Hyattsville, MD: US Public Health Service.
- Over 70 million office visits to physicians were motivated by pain complaints.
The McNeil National Pain Study, Joranson, D. & Lietman, R.,1994, New York: Louis Harris and Associates.
- Approximately one-fifth of the adult American population experienced chronic pain.
Pain Management Programs: A Market Analysis, Marketdata Enterprises, 1999, Tampa, FL: Author.
- Approximately 4.9 million individuals saw a physician for chronic pain treatment.
- Pain and its under treatment represents a major problem confronting our modern culture.
Gender and Pain: Future Directions, National Institutes of Health, 1988, April, http://wwwl.od.nih.gov/painresearch/genderand pain/future.htm.
- Approximately 80% of nursing home residents suffering pain were under- treated.
Pain patients: Traits and treatment, Sternbach, R.A., 1974, New York: Academic Press.
- Extensive clinical studies that concluded that depression is the most frequent psychological reaction to chronic pain and that anxiety is the most frequent psychological reaction to acute pain
Don't Wait to Treat Your Pain
Don't wait for your pain to develop further before seeking relief. Pain and injury is most effectively healed when treated early on. If untreated, your current level of pain may increase over time, affecting your range of motion, movement, and posture. This can cause a chain reaction leading to chronic pain in other areas of your body or even cause related illness and digestive disturbances.
Where are we located?
The Inner Light Wellness office is located in Downingtown Professional Plaza - an office complex for doctors, dentists and other health professionals. We are open throughout the week and operate during and after traditional business hours to serve you best.
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Contact Inner Light Wellness today for fast and effective pain relief!
