Pain Management Overview

Encyclopedia: Pain Management

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Pain management is the discipline concerned with the relief of pain. Acute pain, such as occurs with trauma, often has a reversible cause and may require only transient measures and correction of the underlying problem. In contrast, chronic pain often results from conditions that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and that may take a long time to reverse. Some examples include cancer, neuropathy, and referred pain. Often, pain pathways...


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had a motorcycle accident last April - fractured wrist/leg/etc....developed premature arthritis from muscle tissue healing...

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Back Exercises Slide Show

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Stretching and strengthening your back and supporting muscles can help to prevent future back pain. If you have 15 minutes a day, then you have enough time for these exercises from the Mayo Clinic which help to make your back stronger than ever.

Back Exercises Slide Show

Causes of Back Pain Slide Show

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Back pain is one of the most common complaints for which people see their doctors. Learn about the bones and muscles of your back and understand the most common causes of back pain including strains, sprains, spasms, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.

Causes of Back Pain Slide Show

Sleeping Positions Slide Show

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Sleeping positions that reduce back pain

If you have back pain, the way you sleep may be partially at fault. Furthermore, since you spend approximately two-thirds of your life sleeping, what you sleep on can also affect how well you sleep. This slide show will demonstrate sleeping positions that may alleviate back pain, as well discuss other considerations regarding sleep which can affect back pain.

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Mayo Clinic Pain Quiz

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How much do you know about body pain?

Pain can interfere with work, sleep, intimacy and overall happiness. But many people live with untreated pain anyway. Some don't seek relief because they've bought into the common myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings about pain and pain control.

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