Comprehensive Pain Management Techniques for Enhanced Well-Being

Pain Management involves strategies and treatments aimed at reducing and controlling pain to improve quality of life and functionality.
Application
Pain Relief Strategies | Chronic Pain Support | Palliative Care Services | Chronic Pain | Pain Relief | Pain Control
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Pain Management FAQ

How do you manage pain?

Identify the pain by asking questions and assessing the person. Consider pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to manage pain. Regularly re-assess interventions introduced to manage pain. The treatment and management of pain should be based on the findings of a pain assessment.

Why is pain management important?

Pain interferes with many daily activities. One of the goals of pain management is to reduce the effect of pain on function and quality of life. This hub provides access to all NPS MedicineWise resources focused on pain management.

Why do I need a pain management website?

This website is designed to help you gain a better understanding of your pain. The site contains information to enable you to develop skills and knowledge in the self management of your pain in partnership with your healthcare providers. You will hear from other people, just like you and learn how they too have lived with chronic pain.

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