Treatment - post surgery
Question:
How is pain treated after surgery?
Answer:
There are many types of pain medicines. Depending on the surgery and the patient's health, a single medication or combination of medications may be used.
Studies show that patients who use pain medication (such as narcotics) early and aggressively after surgery have shorter hospital stays and fewer lingering or chronic pain problems later. They...
Read moreIt has long been known that women and men experience pain, particularly chronic pain, very differently. It has also been recognized since... Read more »
We all know the wisdom of the saying that goes something like this, "If you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem." ... Read more »
The cover of the June 4, 2007 issue of Newsweek announces, “The New War on Pain.” Inside writer Mary Carmichael reports on advances... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsA number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exercise and Physical TherapyThe Role of Physical TherapyPhysical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3... Read more »