Discovery Health "Pain Management"

WHAT'S INSIDE: PAIN MANAGEMENT

Whether your pain is the result of a health condition or not, learning to manage your pain can make everyday life more bearable. Learn about pain management through lifestyle choices and modern medicine.

Back Pain
Ergonomics
Nerve Pain
Pain Medications

Back Pain
Back pain afflicts countless Americans, but there are plenty of treatment and therapy options to help. Learn about the causes of back pain and what you can do to reduce the pain.
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Ergonomics
The field of ergonomics seeks to provide comfort and support for your posture to prevent body pain. Find out how ergonomics may help reduce back pain and help with pain management.
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- The Ultimate Ergonomics Quiz
- Ergo Proctor Hoc: Lessons in Ergonomics
Nerve Pain
Nerve pain often accompanies nerve damage, which can take a long time to heal. Find out how to manage nerve pain in the meantime.
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Pain Medications
Pain medications can be life savers when it comes to managing pain quickly and easily. Learn about the risks and benefits of pain medications.
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Hypnosis for Pain Management

Imagine going into surgery and instead of being given anesthesia, you are guided through self-hypnosis. Sound crazy? Learn more about hypnosis and discover if it really can be used as a treatment method.

How to Treat Back Spasms

Back spasms can usually be treated at home with bed rest, over-the-counter-medications and the application of heat. Learn about how to treat back spasms in this article.