Pain Management Treatment
- Pain is a very common condition. The occurrence of pain rises as people get older, and women are more likely to experience pain than men.
Types:
There are two main types of pain;
Acute pain as a normal response to an injury & it is usually short term.
Chronic pain which continues beyond the time expected for healing & that generally lasts for longer than three months.
- Pain may be anything from a dull ache to a sharp stab and can range from mild to extreme.
- Person’s emotional wellbeing can impact the experience of pain.
- Understanding the cause and learning effective ways to cope with your pain can improve patient’s quality of life.
Key pain management strategies include:
pain-relieving medicines, physical therapies (such as heat or cold packs, massage, hydrotherapy and exercise), psychological therapies (such as cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques and meditation) Mind and body techniques (such as acupuncture) &Occupational therapy