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Your pain is unique. Because the perception and tolerance of pain varies widely from one individual to another, pain can be difficult to define. Only you can say where your pain is located, how it feels, and how impactful it is to your routine function.

Following injury to our tissues, pain is an immediate, protective friend, guarding us from, and hopefully preventing, further harm or damage. But if this important warning signal does not abate despite the healing process, the persistent chronic pain often becomes a disease unto itself, promoting a gradual unrelenting decline in function, emotional and social well being and sensitizing the entire body to the ravages of future injury. This is why early aggressive care of severe pain is so important." -- Michael J. O'Connell, M.D.

Pain can prevent you from enjoying the simple pleasures in life, like a good night's sleep, a walk on the beach or enjoying family and friends. It is not only a physical challenge but can also affect one's mental, social, economic, and spiritual health. Persistent pain is often accompanied by depression or anxiety.

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Don't let pain put your life on hold.

At PainCare we understand your pain.  We are the leading medical practice in New Hampshire dedicated exclusively to treating all types of pain. Combining the most advanced medicine and state-of-the-art interventional techniques with nearly 20 years' experience, PainCare treats a wide range of painful conditions.  Continually introducing new ideas and treatment approaches, PainCare is a uniquely independent and vital force in pain management.

Whether you have acute pain due to a recent injury or illness or lingering pain for which your family doctor or specialist has no remedy, we will focus the most advanced technologies to alleviate your pain.

Though we cannot always provide a cure, we can strive to ease your pain and improve your quality of life.  At PainCare we'll stick with you until something works!

Take control of your pain and get your life back!

 

Pain Talk

Depression, anxiety and pain

by Leslie A. Leduc, MS, ARNP

Depression and anxiety often co-exist with chronic pain.

When patients have chronic pain, it often radically changes their lives. It is our job to be aware of the potential for this emotional turmoil, and recognize and treat any anxiety or depression along with the pain.

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