Effective Pain Management and Relief Programs

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Effective Pain Management and Relief Programs Acute and chronic pain can be really bothersome, when it interferes with your routine activities. One may or may not be aware of the actual cause but thanks to effective pain management and relief programs, patients no longer need to suffer and endure pain for the rest of their lives. Identifying the Type and Cause of Pain The first step towards proper treatment is identifying the type and cause of pain. Acute pain can set in quickly. It can be mild or severe but it generally lasts for a relatively short time. Chronic pain, on the other hand, can be unpleasant and tormenting as the pain may persist or worsen over a period of time and there is generally no curative treatment. Patients undergo a detailed evaluation which would include going through their medical case history for a better understanding and treatment of the condition. Pain management specialists have different forms of treatment techniques that would effectively suppress and alleviate the discomforting sensation. A lot of factors such as the patient's age, region of pain and intensity, degree of physical limitation and so on are taken into consideration before providing customized pain relief programs. Some of the tried, tested and proven pain management techniques are: • Medications • Physical and rehabilitative services • Injections • Disc compression • Spinal cord stimulation • Electrical therapy treatment • Massotherapy • Nerve freezing procedures • Relaxation techniques Patients would need to play an active role by working with their physician for attaining quick and considerably long lasting relief. Apart from this, behavioral interventions would practically help improve the patient's lifestyle and subsequently minimize the recurrence of pain. Importance of Self Care Pain management and relief programs would be quite effective if the treatment is obtained from qualified and experienced doctors. However, patients must realize the importance of self care for living a pain free and independent life. Psychological stress can throw the mind and body out of balance. Therefore, to maintain good health, it is important to ensure adequate rest and sleep along with routine exercise. Pain Management nyc - HealthQuest, a leading multi-specialty healthcare center in Brooklyn, New York City, provides quality care in the areas of neurology, pain management, chiropractic care, spinal decompression, physical therapy and rehabilitation. Website : www.hqbk.com


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