More research has been done on chronic pain than ever before, but the news is not good. It appears that chronic pain is ultimately an illness in and of itself rather than only a symptom. The physiological variances between chronic pain and its shorter, more acute cousin play a significant role in this divergence.Back pain, stiff muscles, painful joints, strains, and sprains. Pain seems to follow us around forever as we become older. Imagine other enjoyable pursuits like gardening or strolling through a park if even getting out of a chair can become difficult.While taking an aspirin dose may be beneficial, it can also cause stomach distress. Inadvertently compounding the original issue are the adverse effects of prescription medications. Inconvenience or pain occasionally affects 50% of the population.