Pharmacologic Support in Pain Management

The most effective pain management strategies rely on a comprehensive approach that addresses each aspect of the biopsychosocial model. At times patients warrant treatment with medication management, interventional pain management techniques, physical and occupational therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, pain education, and interdisciplinary care. A critical factor in successful pharmacologic pain management is the ability to not only establish an accurate diagnosis but also tailor the treatment to address the underlying pathophysiologic and behavioral changes presenting as pain and pain-related suffering: a mechanistic approach that not only targets specific changes in the peripheral nervous system but also includes complex central changes at the spinal cord level and brain.
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research