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
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
patient advocacy network