Chronic Pain Care at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Chronic Pain at University of Colorado Hospital?
At University of Colorado Hospital, we treat the problem that's causing your chronic pain, not just medicate it. It's our goal to return you to your normal level of activity as quickly as possible.
We manage the most complicated pain cases in the region. We offer chronic pain sufferers a comprehensive, multi-specialty team approach that often includes psychological and physical therapy evaluations. We also are continually studying new techniques for treating and managing pain.
What is chronic pain?
Pain is a complicated condition that affects some 75 million Americans. It can be:
- Acute (sudden and short-lasting)
- Chronic (lasting three months or more)
- Cancer pain
As those with chronic pain know, it can cause considerable suffering. And if left untreated, it can destroy lives.
Most people with chronic pain have been living with it for more than five years, and 7 million Americans are either severely or partially disabled by it. Some 70 million doctors' office visits each year involve pain complaints.
Pain may be your main condition, or it may be the result of surgery, disease or accident.
The most common types of pain we treat are:
- Headache
- Back pain
- Facial pain
- Neck pain
- Cancer pain
- Pelvic pain
- Severe angina pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Limb pain
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Motor vehicle injuries
- Nerve pain
- Spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis
Chronic Pain Research
We offer patients the opportunity to participate in studies that test promising new treatments for pain.
Chronic Pain Research Trials
We are not currently enrolling new patients. Please check back for new research trials in the coming months.