Chronic pain presents some very real challenges for sufferers. If you have a chronic condition that produces constant or recurring pain, you may already know that you need a long-term solution as opposed to a quick fix. Unfortunately, some of the medical solutions offered by medical science can create lingering problems and dangers when used for long-term pain management. For instance, the NIH points to opioid prescriptions as the cause of a “silent epidemic” of dependence and disability. Here are some reasons to choose physical therapy as the logical alternative for long-term pain relief.