chronic pain management
Ongoing ache treatment
Chronic pain management is the medical treatment and care of persistent pain—pain lasting beyond the normal healing period, typically three to six months or more.
It encompasses medications, physical therapy, psychological support, and lifestyle modifications aimed at reducing pain and improving function rather than curing the underlying condition: Her chronic pain management includes both medication and regular stretching.
The approach is typically multidisciplinary, acknowledging that long-term pain affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- heating padElectric warmth for aches
physical therapy · mindfulness meditation · anticonvulsants · sleep hygiene · antidepressants · support groups · biofeedback · NSAIDs · nerve block · exercise routines · low impact exercise · social engagement · quality of life · strength training · spoon theory · herbal supplements · hydrotherapy · corticosteroids
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