Pain Relief: New approaches to how we live with pain
TED Radio Hour
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Innovative Approaches to Pain Management
This chapter explores diverse methods for pain relief beyond medication, including heat, cold, meditation, acupuncture, and exercise. It discusses the evolution of chronic pain definition, the necessity for multiple strategies in managing it, the reduced use of opioids after surgery, and reframing the concept of being 'pain-free'. Additionally, it touches on specialized tools for acute pain in kids, challenges of chronic back pain, new approaches to chronic pain relief, and the devastating impact of opioid addiction, while emphasizing the importance of a multi-faceted approach in pain management.
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