Acute Pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to injury or the possibility of injury and the need to take action to protect and care for yourself. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for three to six months or more than the normal healing time of an injury. Chronic pain may originate from an initial trauma or injury, or there may be an ongoing cause of pain. However, some chronic pain may occur in the absence of any past injury or evidence of body damage.
Read MoreMaintaining or regaining your sense of balance, strength and stability and is a key measure in preventing falls. According to The National Council on Aging the number one step to preventing falls is finding a good balance and exercise program. One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma - related hospital admissions among older adults.
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