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Science News, an independent, nonprofit science news publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 patient Megan H. in a story about the ¡ª and how people living with chronic pain could benefit from a broad mix of treatments beyond pharmacological options.
Megan, now 45, has lived with chronic pain and flare-ups since her mid-20s due to several health conditions, including scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and radiculitis. She benefited from participating in a four-week pain program at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Pain Management Center.
As explained in the Science News article, Megan came to the hospital¡¯s Pain Management Center for its ¡°multitreatment approach¡± and ¡°comprehensive care that included physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain psychologists and physicians, all of whom collaborated and monitored her progress and well-being.¡±
Megan is not alone in her experience of chronic pain. The Science News story noted that chronic pain affects tens of millions of people, including about 1 in 5 adults. Researchers are seeking new pain treatments beyond prescription opioids, the ¡°mainstay therapy for severe acute and chronic pain.¡±
After learning pain management strategies at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, Megan has, according to the article, ¡°a road map for how to deal with her pain, as well as the tools and mindset to better navigate future flare-ups.¡±
About Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Pain Management Center
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The Pain Management Center provides a supportive, challenging, active care environment for patients living with chronic pain ¡ª with an interdisciplinary approach that includes traditional therapies as well as interventions to help improve patients¡¯ physical and emotional well-being.
