New CRE-MSD Position Paper: Chronic Pain is a Different Kind of Injury

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Body discomfort and pain are common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Pain is processed in the brain, which is distinct from the injuries that people often associate with pain. Understanding how we experience pain and the processes involved in the development of chronic pain can be complex. A new CRE-MSD position paper titled, ‘Chronic Pain is a Different Kind of Injury’ written by Dr. Daniel Viggiani, breaks down the processes and key differences between acute and chronic pain.

Read the position paper