Germany's 'Action Day Against Pain' Offers Hope for Chronic Sufferers

Millions of people in Germany live with chronic pain, often facing severe restrictions in their daily and professional lives. To address this issue, the national 'Action Day Against Pain' will take place on June 2, with hospitals and medical centres across the country raising awareness and offering support. St. Elisabeth Hospital in Meerbusch-Lank will play an active role in the campaign, led by Chief Physician Tilmann Lewan. The hospital’s Department of Conservative Orthopedics and Pain Therapy specialises in non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain. As part of the Association of Non-Surgical Orthopedic Manual Medicine Acute Clinics (ANOA), it collaborates with around 40 hospitals focused on acute and long-term pain conditions.

The German Pain Society will provide a free hotline on June 2 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering guidance to patients and their families. Lewan stresses that chronic pain demands a holistic approach, combining medical care, exercise therapy, and psychological support. This method, known as multimodal pain therapy, aims to reduce pain, uncover its causes, and help patients develop better long-term coping strategies. A public lecture on multimodal pain therapy will also be held at St. Elisabeth Hospital on July 8 at 5:00 PM, giving the community further insight into treatment options.

The 'Action Day Against Pain' seeks to improve understanding and access to effective treatments. With initiatives like the hotline, public lectures, and specialised care, hospitals such as St. Elisabeth aim to support those affected by chronic pain. The focus remains on long-term relief and better quality of life for patients.