| The Chronic Pain Information Network Your Internet resource for information relating to chronic pain |
| Wellness: Good health happens when all systems of the body are functioning correctly, and are in balance |
| Disease: When one or more systems of the body is unbalanced, ceases to function, or is overwhelmed. |
We recognize that certain injuries may result in chronic pain that may last for a few days, weeks, years, or even a lifetime. However, with the above definition, we will refer to pain caused by injury under the disease definition. We hope this will not cause concern or confusion.