PAIN MANAGEMENT
Summary Management strategies for pain include pain-relieving medications, physical therapies and complementary therapies (such as acupuncture and massage). Studies suggest that a person's quality of life is influenced by their outlook and by the way they cope emotionally with pain. Seek advice on new coping strategies and skills. A psychologist or occupational therapist can help you cope with pain. On this page: • Causes of Pain • How Pain Affects The Body • Managing Pain Without Medicine 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. There are two main types of pain. acute pain – a normal response to an injury. It starts suddenly and is usually short-lived chronic pain – continues beyond the time expected for healing. It 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. You may feel pain in one part o