Chronic pain: One in three suffer daily – The solutions chosen

A recent survey revealed a disturbing statistic: Almost 1 in 3 people experience pain on a daily basis. According to the poll, 30% of the survey participants reported that, for more than a month, not a single day goes by without feeling some kind of pain, while 28% suffer from pain every day.

The study examined the cases of 2,000 people from the US, revealing that almost half of the respondents suffer from chronic pain – whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. In addition, more than a quarter (26%) of respondents have been living with chronic pain for more than 13 years.

The research found that the average person starts to feel pain around the age of 37. The most common pains are in the legs (39%), neck (29%) and shoulders (29%), with a significant number of respondents identifying back pain as the main source of their daily discomfort.

The impact of this pain is significant: on days when participants wake up in pain, they take on average 7 minutes longer to get ready. Chris Ricci, CEO of Ancestral Supplements, commented on the findings, highlighting the wider implications of the phenomenon. “Chronic pain doesn’t just cause physical discomfort – it disrupts everyday life, from careers to social activities, profoundly affecting people’s quality of life, “ he said.

Revealing what it is that frustrates them most about living with chronic pain, participants responded:

• Not feeling 100% themselves (43%),
• Feeling more tired than before (30%),
• Having persistent sleep disturbances (28%) and ALG,
• Having to give up activities they love (27%).

In an attempt to find a solution to their problem, 75% of respondents turn to healthcare providers, while almost half (48%) turn to online sources. Interestingly, findings are also revealing about what people would be willing to do in order to stop feeling pain. All indications are that people would be willing to give up some of their greatest loves. For example, a surprising 25% would give up coffee, while others would give up social media (22%) and cheese (18%) if it meant they could get rid of pain. In addition, respondents say they are willing to spend considerable to exorbitant amounts of money to uncover the underlying causes of their pain.

To ease their daily discomfort, many people turn to heating pads (39%), exercise (33%) and various supplements other than the vitamins they take daily (25%). When it comes to taking supplements specifically for pain, iron (19%), fish oil (17%), turmeric (16%) and colostrum (10%) top the preference list.

However, despite efforts, 80% of people are still looking for an effective solution, while 78% exhaust all natural treatment options before turning to surgery.

“Our research sheds light on people’s struggle to find relief from chronic pain, highlighting the urgent need for more effective solutions. Prevention is the key to maintaining overall wellness. As the body ages, vitality becomes increasingly important. Fortunately, there are natural and simple solutions available to support our bodies on this journey. By taking preventive measures, we can mitigate the effects of everyday pain, promoting a healthier and happier life.”, concludes Ricci.

Source: ygeiamou.gr