UCIUniversity of California, Irvine
Pain Management

 

 

 

 

We are now performing spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pump implants

What are the Facts about Pain

• it is the most common symptom that brings patients to see a physician
• it is usually the result of a pathologic process
• only one-third of persons suffering with chronic headaches seek treatment.
• low back pain is second only to the common cold as cause of work absences.
• cancer pain should respond to many forms of treatment and medication.
• 65 million Americans suffer from painful illnesses each year.
• 90% of all illnesses are noticed because of pain.
• unrelieved pain usually leads to family problems, decreased productivity, or unemployment.

AND - almost all pain can be reduced by appropiate treatment