Neurológia pre prax 3/2026

Chronic pain and its treatment options

Chronic pain is a major healthcare problem with significant impact on quality of life and healthcare resources. It is defined as pain persisting for more than three months and may arise from multiple pathophysiological mechanisms. Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis represent common causes. Management of chronic pain requires a comprehensive approach combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain an important option for symptomatic treatment of inflammatory pain. Aceclofenac, available for example as Biofenac 100 mg film-coated tablets, is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Keywords: chronic pain, NSAIDs, aceclofenac, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis