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Pain management is a field of medicine that deals with treating and preventing pain and discomfort in patients suffering from chronic or long-term pain. There are various options available to manage pain like medicines, therapies, and mind-body techniques. As pain is complex, a team comprising of a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and clinical psychologist, is required to treat it. The various treatment options include:

• Medicines – NSAIDs, antidepressants, and steroids.
• Physical therapy – Regular exercise helps build tolerance and reduces pain.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy – Helps people who are depressed due to chronic pain.

The other options include TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy, meditation, heat and cold therapy, manipulations, massages, and relaxation techniques.