Category: Self Management Techniques

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...

Quitting Smoking – A Synopsis of the Most Effective Methods Introduction Smoking as a habit, leisure or addiction represents the most common and hazardous practice damaging the health of common man. Here we list...

Brief Pain Inventory Introduction The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is a self-administered assessment tool used in pain management. The BPI was originally developed from a measure known as the Wisconsin Brief Pain Questionnaire. The...

Good Days and Bad Days – Coping With Long-Term Pain Introduction Pain is generally defined by the medical fraternity as a warning signal implying an anticipated danger to the human body. It usually arises...

Assertiveness and Communication and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is typically defined as a pain that lasts for more than six months and does not respond to the conventional medicines and therapies. Apart from...

Coping With Acute Flare-Ups of Pain Introduction Chronic pain is typically defined as a pain that lasts for six months or longer. Such pain fails to respond to the standard treatment modalities and ultimately...

Treating acute lower back pain Introduction Acute lower back pain is defined as pain in the lower back that starts suddenly and is severe. Usually in these cases the pain is caused by an...

Pain Relief Suggestions Drench a towel in cold water and microwave until hot (keep checking every 10 seconds or so). Microwaves vary, so make sure you keep checking. Using kitchen tongs, grab the towel...

Relaxation Techniques and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is typically defined as a pain that lasts at least for six months after the body has healed. This kind of pain persists for a much...

Managing Chronic Pain in 10 Easy Steps Abridged from the Pain Association of Scotland support for people with chronic pain in the community. Step 1: Be realistic. Be honest and learn what you can...