[header] How to explain your chronic pain to others [title] Explain your condition. [step] To start telling someone about your chronic pain, you should explain to them the root of your pain. You may not feel comfortable giving specific details, and you don't need to. 
You may want to tell the person what hurts you, like your back, head, or entire body. You may also choose to tell them the cause, like lupus, fibromyalgia, or ibs.