Chronic pain can severely impact an individual's quality of life.

Physical pain is caused by a variety of factors and may range from simple to complex, depending on the root cause. Pain may be the result of a minor injury, such as a turned ankle, that requires little more than elevation, application of ice packs, wrapping, and time to heal. Other times, though, the root cause of the pain is far more difficult to identify and treat, resulting in the need for greater interventions and pain management strategies. Some of these strategies may include interventional procedures, medication management, physical or chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, referral to medical practitioners specializing in specific areas of the body, or psychological counseling and support to address the debilitating emotional aspects of physical pain.

When traditional medicine does not adequately address pain management issues, it is often helpful to look at the integration of complimentary and/ or alternative treatments.