A problem you can’t see, but one that’s felt every day
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it affects over 20% of the global population, impacting not only physical wellbeing but also emotional health and overall quality of life.
In Spain, it’s estimated that more than 8 million people live with chronic pain – around 17% of the population. In areas like Lorca, Águilas, Totana, Mazarrón, Pulpí, Vélez Rubio, Cuevas de Almanzora and Vera, more and more people are seeking effective treatments to improve their daily lives without relying solely on painkillers.
But what makes chronic pain so difficult to treat?
Chronic pain isn’t just a symptom – it’s a condition in itself
When we think of pain, we usually associate it with something temporary: a bump, a sprain, or an inflammation that eventually goes away. But chronic pain is a different matter altogether.
👉 It lasts for more than three months, even when the original injury has healed. 👉 It can intensify without any clear cause. 👉 It affects the nervous system, creating hypersensitivity to pain. 👉 It’s often linked to anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances.
Recent studies have shown that chronic pain can alter brain structure, affecting areas responsible for memory and emotion. In other words, pain becomes embedded in the nervous system, which makes some conventional treatments (such as anti-inflammatory drugs) less effective over time.
The most common causes of chronic pain
At Clínica Bonaque in Lorca – a trusted centre for patients from Águilas, Totana, Mazarrón, Pulpí, Vélez Rubio, Cuevas de Almanzora and Vera – we treat chronic pain on a daily basis, addressing a wide range of underlying causes:
📌 Artrosis y enfermedades degenerativas – El desgaste del cartílago provoca inflamación y dolor continuo en rodillas, cadera y columna.
📌 Hernias discales y problemas de columna – La presión sobre los nervios genera dolor lumbar y cervical persistente.
📌 Lesiones mal curadas – Esguinces, fracturas y cirugías pueden dejar secuelas dolorosas si no se rehabilitan correctamente.
📌 Fibromialgia – Un síndrome complejo que provoca dolor muscular generalizado y fatiga extrema.
📌 Neuropatías y síndrome del túnel carpiano – Problemas en los nervios que causan sensaciones de hormigueo y quemazón.
How can chronic pain be treated without relying on painkillers?
Science has made great strides in recent years, and there are now safer, more effective alternatives for managing chronic pain.
🔬 Innovative technology for long-lasting pain relief
At ClínicaBonaque®, we combine expert manual therapy and rehabilitation with cutting-edge technology that’s transforming the treatment of chronic pain:
💠 MBST – Therapeutic Magnetic Resonance: The only one available in the Lorca area. It stimulates cellular regeneration in cases of osteoarthritis, joint injuries and herniated discs. 💠 Photobiomodulation – High-intensity laser therapy: Reduces inflammation, improves circulation and relieves pain with no side effects. 💠 Electrotherapy and neuromodulation: Techniques that retrain the nervous system to reduce pain hypersensitivity.
🏋️♂️ Therapeutic exercise and postural re-education
Movement is now recognised as one of the most effective therapies for chronic pain. A study published in The Lancet confirmed that exercise improves muscle function, reduces inflammation, and releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkillers.
At ClínicaBonaque®, we design tailored therapeutic exercise programmes to improve mobility, build strength and correct posture to prevent worsening symptoms.
👐 Manual therapy and osteopathy
Techniques such as myofascial release, joint mobilisation and therapeutic massage help ease muscle tension, enhance blood flow and restore the body’s natural balance.
The impact of chronic pain on mental health – and how we address it
Over 70% of people living with chronic pain experience some degree of anxiety or depression. It’s not just a physical issue – constant pain disrupts sleep, affects mood, and limits everyday activities.
That’s why at ClínicaBonaque®, we don’t just treat the physical symptoms. We also guide our patients in regaining autonomy and emotional wellbeing, using education and long-term strategies to help them reclaim their quality of life.
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