Recognizing and managing chronic musculoskeletal pain in childhood |
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| Authors: | Jacqui Clinch |
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| Affiliation: | 1. College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defence Technology, Changsha, 410073, China;2. Aerospace Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom;1. School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People’s Republic of China;2. School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia;3. Institute for Infrastructure Engineering, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia;2. Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL |
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| Abstract: | Many young people have occasional musculoskeletal pains that are self-limiting and without consequence. A small number, however, do develop persistent pain that has significant impact on activity and lifestyle. It is important to recognize these pain conditions as early as possible to optimize rehabilitation and outcome. Medication has a role when part of a multidisciplinary framework, although there is little evidence for or against the effectiveness of most pharmacotherapy in children. There is strong evidence to support early targeted psychological and physical intervention, and an understanding that parental education and involvement is essential if progress is to be maintained. Here the different presentations of pain conditions and aspects of rehabilitation are discussed. |
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