{"id":9550,"date":"2021-01-26T10:18:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T10:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=9550"},"modified":"2022-01-05T07:41:13","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T07:41:13","slug":"causes-of-chronic-pain-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/causes-of-chronic-pain-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Chronic Pain Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s nothing quite as crippling to your personal and social life as much as when you experience Chronic Pain Syndrome. It&#8217;s hard to explain to the people around you, especially if it&#8217;s a pain caused by an injury that&#8217;s not visible to your friends and family. Chronic pain takes a substantial toll on your emotional and physical overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you considered that you could be eligible to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-damages-are-recoverable-in-a-personal-injury-claim\/\">personal injury claim<\/a> for your Chronic Pain Syndrome? Let&#8217;s take a look at the valid reasons why you could:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury-claims-in-private-vacation-rentals\/\">claim compensation for a personal injury<\/a> three years after diagnosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was another person responsible for your accident?<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does that person owe you a duty of care?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s worth exploring a personal injury claim to afford the correct medical care and alleviate your suffering: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/chronic-pain-and-personal-injury-claims\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such claims include <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any chronic pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re asking the question: What is Chronic Pain Syndrome? Let&#8217;s look at the medical definitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical classification for Chronic Pain Syndrome is described by the United States Library of Medicine via the NCBI website as any pain that doesn\u2019t clear up in three to six months and consistently causes you discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to The Health &amp; Social Care Information Centre, chronic pain or discomfort that persists for longer than three months are classified as Chronic Pain Syndrome. It&#8217;s any discomfort or soreness that troubles you consistently or periodically for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem with chronic pain is that even though you treat the cause, the pain or discomfort persists. Although it can occur spontaneously, it&#8217;s mostly caused by a single trauma or injury from anything, such as a broken bone or torn muscles. You\u2019ll also realize why you need compensation if you&#8217;ve been placed in such a predicament by someone else&#8217;s actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if it&#8217;s mild or moderate pain, the fact that it never entirely leaves your body causes numerous unpleasant lifestyle changes. You have to adapt to the new limits an injury has imposed on your lifestyle as you learn how to adapt to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/dealing-with-chronic-pain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living with Chronic Pain Syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s look at some of the typical Chronic Pain Syndrome symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tightness and stiffness of muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting pains in the area of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning sensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aching sensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute soreness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Causes Of Chronic Pain Syndrome<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various causes of Chronic Pain Syndrome, which includes both physical and psychological trauma. You might find it difficult to express the level of pain you&#8217;re experiencing and, therefore, get misdiagnosed. This can lead to frustration and unnecessary time in pain while there are excellent medical treatments and coping mechanisms available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>What Causes Chronic Pain Syndrome?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents are amongst the most common causes of injury that leads to this syndrome, and so are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slip and fall accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The following summarizes the typical and commonly found culprits of what causes Chronic Pain Syndrome:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back sprain and strains<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/cyclist-suffers-serious-head-injury-in-ttc-streetcar-collision\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/common-causes-of-spinal-cord-injuries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal cord trauma or injury<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash and other neck injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/soft-tissue-injuries-how-to-prevent-them\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A herniated disc<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leg or arm injuries that include a fractured leg or a dislocated shoulder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vital point to keep in mind is that injuries such as these have long-term effects and can deteriorate over time instead of heal. It would be advisable to consider filing a chronic pain claim to help you pay for potential future medical care such as therapy or rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Chronic pain can affect the quality of one&#8217;s life in a significant way. If you or<\/b> someone<b> you love has been injured in an accident and experiencing chronic pain, contact an experienced lawyer from Diamond and Diamond today.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Consult With A Chronic Pain Lawyer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven&#8217;t consulted with a Chronic Pain Lawyer, it&#8217;s vital to keep in mind that you can still do so for up to three years after being diagnosed with Chronic Pain Syndrome. If your injury was caused by somebody or something that wasn&#8217;t your fault, you&#8217;re entitled to rehabilitation and compensation. It&#8217;s advisable to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-to-do-when-an-injury-leaves-you-with-chronic-pain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consult with a personal injury lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Diamond and Diamond to help you navigate and manage your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019d have an excellent chance of filing a successful personal injury claim and receiving compensation if you have an experienced and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/firm-overview\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialized lawyer by your side.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can contact 1-800-567-HURT to arrange a free consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;pro-tip-sec&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>PRO TIP:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><i>&#8220;Take note that you are entitled to claim up to three years from the diagnosis of the pain, not three years from the accident that caused the pain.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Causes of Chronic Pain Syndrome FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;If my chronic pain arose a year after an accident, is it still possible to make a claim?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080524707-d830ee54-dfbd&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you may submit a claim for up to three years from the date of diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What happens if my chronic pain is left untreated?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080546599-e1ba23d2-5ca0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your injury might continue to worsen, causing increased pain levels that become harder to treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the most efficient way to reduce inflammation?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080574612-96286418-5cfa&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to consult a medical professional to diagnose your injury and prescribe the correct medication and treatment. A doctor could prescribe anti-inflammatory medicines in conjunction with physical rehabilitation programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There&#8217;s nothing quite as crippling to your personal and social life as much as when you experience Chronic Pain Syndrome. It&#8217;s hard to explain to the people around you, especially if it&#8217;s a pain caused by an injury that&#8217;s not visible to your friends and family. 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