4 PAIN MYTHSBusted!

PAIN IS A COMPLEX BEAST

EVERYONE FEELS PAIN

DIFFERENTLY

BECAUSE OF THIS, THERE ARE A LOT

OF MYTHS ABOUT PAIN

LET’S BUST 4 OF THOSE MYTHS…

MYTH # 1

No Pain, No Gain.

ACTUALLY…

If your exercise routine is causing you pain beyond simple muscle

soreness, it’s not a good thing.

Listen to your body.

Seek medical help if you’re in pain.

MYTH #2

Going to the Doctor won’t help

ACTUALLY…

A physician or pain management specialist can help you craft a

plan for managing your pain and get you on track to a better life.

MYTH #3

Pain Meds are Addictive & I shouldn’t take them.

ACTUALLY…

Pain meds can be very helpful in managing pain if they’re used

responsibly.

MYTH #4

Every Type of pain can be fully cured.

ACTUALLY…

Not all forms of pain can be completely cured.

CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) is an example.

But you can create a plan to manage the pain.

DR. THOMAS COHN – PAIN

DOCTOR

Pain Management Doctor

Board Certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation, as well as

pain management.

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