Why Is There So Much Pain Around?
Introduction Pain is a distress signal that tells us something is wrong within our bodies. Available statistics indicate that there is probably too much pain around, particularly physical pain. When emotional pain is included, the outlook may be devastating. At present, global consumption of painkillers stands at 67 billion dollars annually. With a current world population of approximately 8 billion, per capita consumption of painkillers is approximately 8.3 dollars. In my opinion, this is too much. Imagine every global citizen spending 8.3 dollars annually just to deal with physical pain! When you experience pain, your attention is divided between the pain itself (which cannot be ignored) and the tasks you are trying to accomplish. This divided attention affects efficiency and productivity. Additionally, pain-related conditions contribute to significant healthcare expenditures, including costs associated with diagnosis, treatment, medication, rehabilitation, and long-term manag