10 Common Chronic Pain Myths
By Karen Lee Richards

Your family doctor should be able to treat your chronic pain.

Your family doctor should be able to treat your chronic pain.

Most doctors receive very little training in pain management in medical school––sometimes as little as one hour. So it's often necessary to see a physician who specializes in pain management to help get your pain under control. To find a board-certified pain management specialist in your area, contact the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Academy of Pain Medicine or the American Board of Pain Medicine.

By Karen Lee Richards— Last Modified: 07/25/2012, First Published: 07/25/2012