PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain is an important signal, which alerts you to the need for medical
attention. Your physician should always be the first to address
acute pain. But, when pain becomes chronic (extending beyond 4
months) and is associated with stress, tension, depression and anxiety,
psychological techniques can be a helpful partner to your medical
treatment, especially when pain problems interfere with your daily life.
Common syndromes include: migraine and tension headaches, neck and
shoulder pain, TMJ (jaw pain), back pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia,
Raynaud's disease.
TREATMENT
Psychotherapy along with relaxation and biofeedback techniques can slow
the fire of pain signals, reduce muscle tension, spasms and stiffness
and provide active methods for taking control of your pain.