Pain management involves the management or regulation of pain using complementary therapy, medications, procedures, and exercises. Studies have shown that an individual's emotional well-being affects the pain experience. The main pain management strategies include pain medications (analgesics), psychological therapies (like cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and relaxation techniques), mind-body techniques like acupuncture, and physical therapies, which include massages, hydrotherapy, and packs.
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How to manage an excruciating neck pain that radiates to the shoulder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having excruciating neck pain that goes into my shoulder or shoulder blade down my arm for four days. I can barely move and have not stopped crying because of the problem, so I went to the emergency room last night, and they gave me a steroid shot and a Percocet tablet, but i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, you should get your neck appropriately evaluated. A good investigation like an MRI neck will help to point out the cause of pain. As possible, a disc lesion will give such pain in most of the cases, and other structures like facet... Read Full »
How does Acupuncture work to control pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am working on a paper for my health class. I have tried to reach out to other acupuncturists in town, but no one will call me back. I wanted to ask the following questions, figured it was worth a try because I don't know what else to do. If you could help me, I would gladly appreciat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acupuncture is basically a drug less therapy (non-pharmacological therapy) that involves external manipulation using the Accu needle. There are specific points to be stimulated for particular conditions. Basically, it believes the manipulation of energy flow through c... Read Full »
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