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Published in: Current Rheumatology Reports 2/2013

01-02-2013 | CHRONIC PAIN (LJ CROFFORD, SECTION EDITOR)

Nonpharmacological Treatment of Pain in Rheumatic Diseases and Other Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions

Authors: Natoshia Raishevich Cunningham, Susmita Kashikar-Zuck

Published in: Current Rheumatology Reports | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

Pain is a complex phenomenon affected by biological, psychological, and social factors. Treatment of pain is most effective when using a multidisciplinary approach consisting of a careful selection of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions based upon disease factors, pain characteristics, psychological coping abilities, and lifestyle factors. In this review we focus on research-based evidence for non-pharmacological intervention including psychological intervention, physical exercise, patient education, and complementary approaches for pain management for patients with rheumatic diseases and common musculoskeletal pain conditions, such as low back pain. The vast majority of research studies on chronic pain conditions are focused on adults but pediatric studies are also reviewed wherever possible, to give the reader a more inclusive view of non-pharmacological approaches for pain management across the lifespan.
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Metadata
Title
Nonpharmacological Treatment of Pain in Rheumatic Diseases and Other Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions
Authors
Natoshia Raishevich Cunningham
Susmita Kashikar-Zuck
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Rheumatology Reports / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1523-3774
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6307
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-012-0306-y

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