What is a pain clinic?

Treatment methods in pain clinic ### Non-drug treatments and lifestyle - Home treatments: using the RICE method (rest, ice, compress and elevating the injured limb) - Exercises: Pilates, yoga, tai chi and walking - Healthy eating, stress control and regular sleep ### Counseling and psychological treatment - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - Meditation and relaxation techniques - Biofeedback to improve pain response control ### Manual and alternative therapies - Physiotherapy - Massage therapy - Acupuncture - Osteopathy ### Drug treatments - Anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and antibiotics (in case of infection) - Prescription drugs under the supervision of a pain specialist ### Advanced intervention methods - Injection of steroid or local pain reliever to the painful area - Electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - Radio frequency for relief of chronic nerve pain - Ozone therapy to reduce inflammation and tissue regeneration - Epidural injection for spine pain, especially back and neck pain - Nerve block to control chronic pain or after surgery - Laser disc - And... is only medication and treatment enough?... No... The most successful treatment programs include a healthy lifestyle: - Anti-inflammatory diet - Sufficient and regular sleep - Weight loss in case of overweight - Stress management and avoiding alcohol and smoking