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about pain management

Chronic pain affects approximately 86 million American adults to some degree. Managing chronic pain requires a multi-disciplinary approach for relieving suffering and improving the patient's quality of life. This emerging branch of medicine usually requires the coordinated efforts of a variety of practitioners including physicians, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurse practitioners. Some pain clinics employ a several types of practitioners so patients have access to a variety of modalities and techniques all under one roof.

 

There are many traditional, alternative and emerging techniques and modalties for treating chronic pain. Some of these approaches include:

 

accupuncture

 

chiropractic manipulation

 

cryo sauna

 

float tank

 

frequency specific microcurrent

 

homeopathy

 

laser, cold laser

 

massage

 

physical therapy

 

water massage: WATSU

 

 

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managing pain and overall health 

recommended reading

Freedom from Pain by Dr. Peter A Levine

 

Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach Workbook

by John D Otis 

 

The Pain Survival Guide: How to Reclaim Your Life by Dennis C Turk

 

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