Are analgesics effective for managing chronic pain?

Are analgesics effective for managing chronic pain?

Marc Darrow (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Joint Rehabilitation Sports Medical Center, Inc. ) gives expert video advice on: How does chronic pain affect a person psychologically?; Are analgesics effective for managing chronic pain? and more...

Analgesics can be a two-edge sword; they can be very effective in managing chronic pain and at the same time they can be disastrous in the management of chronic pain because of the addiction potential that comes with many of them. Indeed, it's not only because of the addiction potential, but also because of all the negative side effects that can happen from medication.