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Pain Injections For The Relief of Chronic Back And Neck Pain

Chronic back pain is experienced by millions of people around the world and is caused by a wide variety of conditions.

Pain Injections are one of the non-surgical treatment methods that are offered as an alternative to spinal surgery for the relief of chronic back and neck pain. 

Pain injections are typically administered for lower back pain. after the completion of a course of pain medication  or physical therapy,  and before spinal surgery is considered.  Pain injections are useful as a diagnostic tool to determine the source of back pain, as well as for pain relief. 

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Pain Management: A Blessing Of Modern Technology

Most people are very familiar with pharmaceuticals to treat episodic or chronic pain.  A wide range of over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as Tylenol, Advil, and Aspirin provide relief for mild pain.  However, often something much more potent is required for serious conditions.

For those who are uncomfortable with taking strong prescription pain relievers, there are some alternatives.  Hypnosis has been found to be relatively effective in pain management.  In this process, a person is induced into a very relaxed state where suggestions can be made to the subconscious to turn off the sensation of pain to the conscious mind.

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Low Level Laser Therapy

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is another relatively controversial method for relieving pain.

This technique uses low intensity light applied to the skin to purportedly alter the cellular function.

This has shown the most promising results in treating the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. However, as with acupuncture, the studies are mixed on its efficacy.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy has also been used to treat pain.

These involve applying a variety of devices to a patient, such as an ice pack to dull the pain or electrotherapy to dull the sensation of the pain.

Various exercises and behavior modification are also used to attempt to ease the pain of various muscles and joints, usually used in tandem with conventional medical treatments.

There are also more invasive methods of reducing pain. 

Direct nerve stimulation using an implantable device can make existing pain much more tolerable.  This therapy is sometimes used to treat lower back pain. 

Implantable pumps with conventional pain medicines can also deliver site specific medication, allowing lower systemic doses, and thus lower side effects, to be experienced by a patient.

There are a variety of different pain management techniques available today for someone to treat intractable pain.  Medicines can be used in a variety of novel formulations that provide more consistent relief, and there are non-pharmacologic options for those who wish to be free of prescription medications.

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