Health in Focus: Pain Management

From generic pain to chronic pain, there are so many ways to solve it all.

There is everything from exercise and medication to more medicine-like fixes like Tylenol and even opiods.

We met with expert, Amy Tittle, to learn all about different ways to manage pain. Jagannathan Nuerosurgery works hand-in-hand with Amy to keep patients pain free in all aspects of life.

She says that many people can decrease their pain levels by exercising regularly, taking part in meditation sessions, and getting into activities like yoga.

There are a few types of prescription pain management including the following:

• Topical Analgesics
• Muscle Relaxants
• Opiod Analgesics
• Adjuvants
  • Anxiolytics
  • Antidepressants
  • Anticonvulsants

Then there are non-pharmacologic pain management techniques like the following:

• Cold & Heat
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Therapeutic Massage
• Exercise/ Yoga
• Relaxation Techniques

Here are a few examples of over the counter pain relievers:

• Tylenol
• Anti-inflammatories
• Topical Analgesics
  • gels, lotions, patches

To learn more about Amy Tittle and Jagannathan Neurosurgery,