Great question — understanding the difference is key to getting the right care.
Acute pain is your body’s natural response to an injury or illness. It comes on suddenly and usually doesn’t last long — think of a sprained ankle, a cut, or recovering after surgery. It typically goes away once the underlying issue is healed.
Chronic pain, on the other hand, sticks around. If your pain has lasted more than 3 months, even after the original injury has healed (or without a clear cause at all), it’s considered chronic. This kind of pain can be frustrating and emotionally draining, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we specialize in helping patients manage chronic pain using non-invasive, drug-free approaches whenever possible.
