Chronic pain affects approximately 20.4% of all adults, making it an extremely common condition, with prevalence increasing with age. 7.4% of adults had chronic pain so severe that it limited their ability to work as well as their quality of life.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. More than eight million people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome every year.

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses in Singapore. Typically associated with ageing, the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 1 in 10 Singaporean adults and 1 in 5 elderly Singaporeans.