Highlights
Chronic pain is a particularly misunderstood condition, as it has few visible symptoms.
Experience
Erica Jacques, OT, is a former writer for Verywell Health covering pain management.
She’s an occupational therapist atFlorida Hospital, and has practiced occupational therapy for over a decade.
She has extensive experience with orthopedics, trauma, brain injury, spinal cord rehabilitation, geriatrics and amputation.
Erica is board-certified and licensed in the state of Florida.
Erica regularly participates as both a staff educator and as a clinical fieldwork supervisor for occupational therapy students.
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