The comprehensive approach to treating and alleviating pain through a combination of medical, psychological, and physical interventions.

Multidisciplinary Pain Team:

A collaborative group of healthcare professionals, including physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and nurses, working together to address the various aspects of pain.

Chronic Pain:

Persistent pain lasting for an extended period, often beyond the expected time for healing, requiring long-term pain management strategies.

Acute Pain:

Temporary and often intense pain that typically results from injury, surgery, or a specific medical condition, usually alleviated with short-term pain management.

Pain Threshold:

The point at which a stimulus is perceived as painful, varying among individuals and influencing pain management approaches.

Pain Scale:

A numerical or visual tool used to assess and quantify the intensity of pain, aiding healthcare providers in tailoring pain management strategies.

Non-Pharmacological Interventions:

Pain management approaches that do not involve medications, including physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Opioid Therapy:

The use of opioid medications, such as morphine or oxycodone, in pain management, typically reserved for moderate to severe pain and carefully monitored due to potential risks.

Interventional Pain Management:

Procedures and techniques, such as nerve blocks or injections, used to directly target and alleviate pain at its source.

Mind-Body Techniques:

Practices like meditation, yoga, and biofeedback that focus on the connection between mental and physical well-being, contributing to pain management.

Pain Diary:

A tool used by individuals to track and record details about their pain, assisting healthcare providers in understanding patterns and tailoring pain management plans.