Treatment Options. A major goal of the NPF is to educate persons in pain and their families about the many treatment options available today. Within My
Treatment, you will find information about both "traditional"
treatment, such as medications, injections and surgery, and
"complementary" approaches, such as acupuncture, biofeedback and
chiropractic. Information about physical therapy and treatment for the
psychological factors associated with pain also can be found in this area.
Select a Pain Category to Learn More:
More information about
complementary or integrative treatment options:
More information about treatment options:
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Pain Medicine: Using the Tools of the Trade
This article explains the pain treatment continuum doctors often use to
treat pain, moving from non-invasive therapies to more agressive methods.
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Implantable Technologies:
Spinal Cord Stimulation and Implantable Drug Delivery Systems.
This article offers a comprehensive look at these interventions to treat
chronic pain.
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The National Pain Foundation has partnered with
HealthXplorer in a new educational campaign about rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis on the HealthXplorer
web site. The three-part educational series focuses on
- an explanation of what rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis are;
- what causes the diseases;
- who is affected;
- signs and symptoms;
- long-term effects;
- current treatment options;
- an overview of how biologic therapies work in slowing or stopping the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis;
- how to better manage your disease;
- benefits of range of motion exercise;
- dealing with the emotional toll of the disease; and
- much more.
Visit the HealthXplorer web site to see these educational videos.
We have also made available the Mayo Clinic Glossary of Pain Terms for your use.
