Pain Control

Relaxation of mind

  • Emotional relaxation can decrease pain perception by relieving pain-induced stress or tension.
  • Combination of emotional therapy and drug treatment can be more effective in pain control.

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Deep breathing exercise

  • Deep breathing exercise is the easiest and simplest way to induce emotional relaxation.
  • This helps relax emotional tension by focusing on the breath for some period.
  • Take a deep, slow breath in and hold it for 4 seconds (count one, two, three, and four) Then, breath out slowly.
  • Repeat this procedure 10 times.

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Progressive muscle relaxation

  • Progressive muscle relaxation helps reduce tension by alternating tightness and relaxation in major muscles and focus attention on a specific muscle group.
  • To begin progressive muscle relaxation, make yourself comfortable. Then, tense the muscles of your face using grimacing facial expression; hold for a count of six and then release.
  • Repeat this procedure with the neck, shoulder, arms, abdomen, and legs.

Transformative techniques

  • Direct your attention to something other than pain to reduce pain perception.
  • Change your attention by counting numbers backwards, naming mountains, watching TV, reading, or listening radio.
  • Listening to music, praying, and meditating may also help change your attention.
  • Use mental imaging - recall beautiful scenes or imagine a place you want to go.

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