When is pain considered chronic?

When it lasts longer than 3 months, beyond the normal healing time. From that point, pain stops being just a symptom and becomes a problem in itself that deserves a specialized evaluation.

My tests come back normal — does that mean nothing is wrong?

No. In chronic pain it's very common for imaging and labs to come back normal. The origin is usually in how the nervous system processes signals, not a visible lesion. The pain is real and it can be treated.

Is treatment only with medication?

No. The plan combines medication when needed, image-guided procedures in specific cases, and non-pharmacological strategies such as sleep, activity, and stress management. We define it together in consultation.

Condition

Chronic Pain

If pain has lasted more than 3 months, it matters, even when tests come back normal. In consultation we assess central sensitization, the most frequent reason pain stays even when no active damage shows up.

How I approach it

Every consultation starts with listening. We characterize your pain, review prior tests, and build a plan that may include medication, image-guided procedures, and non-pharmacological strategies.

Want to talk about your specific case? Book a visit .

Frequently asked questions

When is pain considered chronic?: When it lasts longer than 3 months, beyond the normal healing time. From that point, pain stops being just a symptom and becomes a problem in itself that deserves a specialized evaluation.
My tests come back normal — does that mean nothing is wrong?: No. In chronic pain it's very common for imaging and labs to come back normal. The origin is usually in how the nervous system processes signals, not a visible lesion. The pain is real and it can be treated.
Is treatment only with medication?: No. The plan combines medication when needed, image-guided procedures in specific cases, and non-pharmacological strategies such as sleep, activity, and stress management. We define it together in consultation.