pain relief without narcotics
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From our popular 'Seminar Series': Learn about the 3 common types of pain, the side effects of narcotics and the alternative pain management treatments you can try.The physicians at Advanced Pain Management have useful information to share about pain relief without narcotics.TRANSCRIPT
Pain Relief Without Narcotics
Advanced Pain Management
Seminar Series
What we want you to learn from this seminar:
Types of pain The side effects of narcotics Principles of pain management Available treatment options & prevention
DISCLAIMER:This material is presented for informational and educational purposes only. This information does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider before beginning any exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your health care provider. ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MATERIALS WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS.
NOCICEPTIVE PAINPain that is detected by sensory nerves, nociceptors, located throughout the soft tissues (skin, muscles, organs, etc.)
Protective – Mechanical, Chemical and Thermal (heat/cold)
From: Scholz J, Woolf C. Nat Neurosci 2002; 5(suppl 1):1062-1067
Minor tissue damage
Hot
Abrasive
Prick or Hit
Cold
INFLAMMATORY PAINPain that is a response to tissue damage or injury
From: Scholz J, Woolf C. Nat Neurosci 2002; 5(suppl 1):1062-1067
Response to significant tissue damage
NEUROPATHIC PAINPain that is caused by nerve damage or injury
From: Scholz J, Woolf C. Nat Neurosci 2002; 5(suppl 1):1062-1067
Peripheral or central nerve damage
Elements of Inflammatory Pain are seen
NSAIDs
Incidence: New Illicit Use of Rx Pain Relievers Has Surpassed New Illicit Use of Marijuana
*526,000 new nonmedical users of OxyContin®. Survey conducted by NSDUH and sponsored by SAMHSA
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Side Effects of Narcotics• Drowsiness• Itching• Insomnia• Constricted pupils
• Constipation• Nausea• Vomiting • Possible respiratory
depression
Pain Management is not Opioid Dispensing
Contemporary Treatment Model
– Define source of pain and treat with minimally invasive therapies
– If no treatment available and the source is known consider medications
– Exhaust all non narcotic approaches
Important Notes• Over time, narcotics lose effectiveness due to built up tolerance
• Side effects become more pronounced with an increased dose
• Narcotic drugs have potential for abuse
Pain Prevention Tips You Can Use• Exercise• Strength training• Core Strengthening• Stretching• Pilates and Yoga• Quit Smoking• Maintain a healthy
weight• Sit with good posture• Lift with your legs, not
your back
eBooks available at www.apmhealth.com
Interventional Procedures To Reduce Pain
• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Facet Joint Injections• Selective Nerve Root Blo
cks• Radiofrequency Ablation• Trigger Point Injections• Intrathecal Pumps• Stims
Step-by-Step Procedure Animation is available on our website:
www.apmhealth.com
Pain Risk Factors• Smoking• Obesity• Older Age• Being Female• Physically Strenuous Work• Sedentary Work• Stress• Anxiety• Depression
Preparing for Your Appointment• Keep a pain diary (available at www.apmhealth.com)• Write down key personal and medical information• Make a list of your medications• Note any recent injuries• Write down any questions for your doctor
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