Ways out of pain

Ways out of pain

Those suffering from migraines, headaches, back pain, and other chronic pain are particularly interested in knowing where to find targeted help locally. As a new guide to a modern healthcare landscape, Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel, Chief Physician of the Kiel Pain Clinic, has compiled the first pain therapy guide for Schleswig-Holstein. The new information portal can be found online at www.schmerztherapie-sh.de Prof. Dr. Göbel ( https://schmerzklinik.de ) explains the background of the Kiel Pain Clinic's new service: "Often, it takes many years for patients to become aware of modern treatment options and therapy centers. To help them quickly and easily find specialized practices and clinics in Schleswig-Holstein, we have compiled the addresses for the first time." The website provides an overview of outpatient and inpatient treatment options for chronic pain. Addresses and information on coordinated and networked pain therapy services in Schleswig-Holstein can be found. Information on palliative care and hospices in Schleswig-Holstein is also available. Up-to-date information on self-help groups and counseling centers provides targeted assistance to those affected and their families. Many people suffer from pain daily, even when there seems to be no acute trigger. Pain is the body's warning signal for an illness, an injury, or even just a wrong movement. However, approximately 400,000 residents of Schleswig-Holstein suffer from persistent migraines, headaches, and other chronic pain. This pain is not merely a symptom, but a distinct illness requiring specialized treatment. Modern pain research and contemporary pain therapy have made significant progress in recent years. No one today has to passively accept chronic pain as an unalterable fate, without hope.