FAQ: OxyContin Why does this pain medication grip so many drug abusers? Learn About Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a drug-free method of pain relief that has been used to treat a wide variety of painful conditions. The Purpose Of Pain Scales These easy-to-use tools offer valuable insight into the experience of pain. Learn The Basics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Have a question about chronic pain? So do many other people. Find all of the answers here. Introduction Defining pain, experiencing pain and coping with pain More ... Assess Your Health Undergoing Physical Examination and Diagnostic Testing A general physical examination is appropriate for anyone with chronic pain, but the tests that your doctor orders will depend on your type of pain. Rating Your Pain Using a pain scale Creating a History Your personal profile Working With Your Health Care Provider Physical examination and tests Getting Started Addressing your chronic pain problem More ... Take Action Treating Pain With Medications A host of new pain medications give people with chronic pain more options than ever. Deciding on Treatment Combating your pain Treating Pain Without Medications or Surgery Physical therapy, complementary and alternative therapies Treating Pain With Surgery In general, health care providers and patients turn to surgery for pain relief only when other, simpler approaches have failed. More ... Keep On Track Additional Resources Additional resources for information about pain. Living With Chronic Pain Lifestyle tips to help manage chronic pain. Related Areas Arthritis Headache Low Back Pain

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