Coping with flare-ups and Chronic Pain
Coping with flare-ups and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is a pain that persists for an unusually long period of time, which goes beyond the expected time of healing. It can lead to a...
Self-treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Self-treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated with MPS...
Setting Up Your Workstation
Setting Up Your Workstation Introduction An ergonomically set up workstation is extremely crucial for promoting the workers’ efficiency as well as avoiding the occurrence of any work-related disorders. In the further sections, we have...
Pacing and Chronic Pain
Pacing and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is typically defined as a pain that lasts for more than six months, inspite of regular and appropriate medicine being administered. It can often lead to a...
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Chronic Pain
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a persistent, long-lasting pain that lasts longer than six months inspite of the required medical treatment. Individuals with chronic pain often tense their...
Use of the internet as a source of medical information
Use of the internet as a source of medical information The Metamorphosis As paper records give way to Electronic Medical Records (EMR), lengthy doctor visits are replaced by online medical consultations and medical accuracy...
Combination medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain
Combination medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain Introduction Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state, most often accompanied by a tissue injury. According to various studies, neuropathic low back pain affects an...
Management of flare-ups in chronic pain
Management of flare-ups in chronic pain Introduction A flare-up is basically defined as an episode of intense pain, in which the chronic pain abruptly increases for a brief duration. In this section, we have...
Evidence Based Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine Definition Evidence Based Medicine is typically defined as an approach to healthcare practice in which the clinician is aware of the evidence in support of his/her clinical practice and the strength...
Functional Restoration Programmes and Lower Back Pain
Functional Restoration Programmes and Lower Back Pain Introduction A functional restoration programme (FRP) is defined as a customized program of pain management, designed to help patients suffering from chronic pain. The programme typically consists...
