Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Lawyers in Ontario

We understand how difficult it is to experience a chronic condition and we have assisted many clients with their denied disability claims for chronic pain. 


Chronic pain is pain that persists for more than 6 months. A person is thought to have developed chronic pain syndrome if he or she still experiences pain after the time for usual healing has passed.



Chronic pain claims can involve both a physical and psychological component. Many people with chronic pain conditions also experience depression.


Many long-term disability claims involve people who suffer from chronic pain disorders.

More about Chronic Pain claims

A person can develop chronic pain for various reasons, including after a slip and fall accident, car accident, surgery or other injury. 

Chronic pain claims can include claims for:

  • Arthritis (including osteoarthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Invisible Disabilities

Chronic pain is another type of “invisible disability” that affects a person’s daily ability to function. Chronic pain interferes with many aspects of functioning including sleep, concentration and memory and mobility as a result of headaches, stiffness, fatigue and mood symptoms.

You can fight Your Insurer's decision

If your claim for disability benefits has been denied, you can fight your insurer’s decision. Our lawyers have represented many clients with chronic pain successfully resolve their denied short-term and long-term disability claims. Our lawyers are available to speak with you and answer your questions.

Answers to commonly asked questions

  • What is chronic pain?

    Chronic pain is pain that is long lasting and persists beyond usual recovery time or with a health condition, like arthritis. It may be sporadic or continuous pain. Chronic pain may affect a person to the point where they are unable to work, eat, sleep or enjoy life.

  • What are the symptoms of chronic pain?

    Some of the symptoms of chronic pain include:

    • Inability to work
    • Insomnia
    • Headaches
    • Irritability
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Loss of libido

  • Is it difficult to get LTD when you suffer from chronic pain?

    Although chronic pain is recognized by the government as a health condition, insurance companies often deny such claims. This is because it’s an invisible illness, so it’s harder to prove than a visible condition.

  • What evidence is needed to prove chronic pain?

    Medical evidence such as tests, ingoing treatment and future treatment plans will be needed, as will medical records and clinical notes from specialists stating that chronic pain is present.

  • How is chronic pain treated?

    There are a number of therapies that were designed too help with pain management and physical function. People suffering from chronic pain, together with a health care practitioner, should choose the best options based on their needs.


    Some of these include:

    • Pharmaceutical such as opioids, anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxers
    • Exercise
    • Yoga
    • Therapeutic activities like acupuncture, massage therapy and osteopathic treatment.

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