Longstanding or chronic neck pain, like other chronic pain syndromes, involves psychological and social aspects. There is an important role of the family as supportive but also potentially counter productive in helping those with chronic neck pain to cope and to gain independence and control over their pain and suffering problems.
Patients with chronic neck pain or other chronic pain syndromes must understand that there will be flare-ups and that they can, with appropriate understanding and training, learn to cope with them.
Dealing with chronic neck pain may be accomplished on your own, or may require professional help. The philosophy is to provide one with tools for self management and strategies to alleviate the pain and/or suffering.
