IntroductionChronic pain is a long-term condition, meaning it cannot be cured, but symptoms can be controlled with therapies and medications (Saxon and Lillyman, 2011) . When pain is considered chronic, it lasts longer than the expected healing period and there may be no clear cause (Kraaimaat and Evers, 2003). Impact of a long-term condition on the sufferer and significant others A long-term condition not only brings the physical symptom of pain, but also a number of psychological and social effects. In 2014 the Department of Health recognized that the impact of a long-term condition can contribute to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety (Department of Health, 2014). In addition to finding ways to manage their physical symptoms, patients are encouraged to adopt, recognize, and address all of their health and wellness needs, especially self-management at home and incorporating and educating the patient's family and close friends as support system (Kraaimaat and Evers, 2003). The suffering that a person with chronic pain endures not only impacts their life, but also affects their family, lost time from work, and consumes valuable healthcare resources. The case study for this assignment is a scenario based on Lucy, a twenty-year-old with a two-year history of chronic low back pain. Lucy has contributing factors, including suffering from the female athlete triad that emerged during her time as a gymnast. This assignment will examine the impact of Lucy's health status using a biopsychosocial model, the coping strategies she has used to manage her long-term condition and the ways in which she can develop effective skills and knowledge, as well as other sources to manage her chronic pain. The psycho-social problems... half of the article... that you are already using are considered beneficial, but by looking at your health using a biopsychosocial model, there are other management techniques that can complement your strategies in a way that can improve further. Lucy's biological, psychological and social factors must all be addressed individually to manage her condition effectively and personally. By engaging in a pain management program with the support and guidance of her GP and other members of the multidisciplinary team, Lucy can be directed towards other strategies that may complement the ones she is already using to manage her chronic pain. This proactive management would allow Lucy to learn to manage her condition long term but with the support, guidance and direction of her team of healthcare professionals, allowing her to take an active role in pain management..