​Chronic or acute pain are highly complex conditions that can have seriously life-limiting effects on those who suffer it. Chronic pain can be defined as ongoing or recurrent pain, which normally continues for a minimum of six months, whereas acute pain may arise from an injury, disease, or surgical procedure.

One in six adults is afflicted by persistent pain, which unchecked can affect both quality of life and duration of the painful symptoms. Work, social and family life are often negatively impacted along with sleep patterns, emotional and physical health, and even everyday tasks can become problematic.

This kind of persistent pain can often lead those suffering it to feel frustrated that there is no effective relief for, and a lack of information available about, their particular problem. Pain killers alone are far from a panacea and may even result in unwanted side effects.