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 The Metamorphosis As paper records give way to Electronic Medical Records (EMR), lengthy doctor visits are replaced by online medical consultations and medical accuracy...
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...
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 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...
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...
Improving your posture for lower back pain Introduction A proper posture lays the foundation for lifelong health, confidence and an overall sense of well-being. Experts defined posture as the position in which an individual...
Goal Setting and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a pain that lasts for more than three months and leads to a significant impairment of activities of daily living and activities. The...
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...
Exercise of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is essentially defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs). These points are locally tender when active...