Brain Injury and Chronic Pain

The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2008 explored the association between TBI and chronic pain syndromes. After ruling out other factors, such as PTSD and depression, it was found that “chronic pain is a common complication of TBI. It is independent of psychologic disorders such as PTSD and depression and is common even among patients with apparently minor injuries to the brain.” Thus, complaints of pain which complicate recovery from TBI need to be taken seriously and addressed in the proper methods.