Pain Medications
Medications used to treat chronic pain often include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs known as NSAIDs, membrane stabilizing medications, opioids/narcotics and muscle relaxants. When prescribed and taken properly, pain medications can provide temporary relief for chronic pain patients.
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06 July 2011
Opioids are controversial narcotic drugs known for their powerful pain-relieving (analgesic) properties. The therapeutic benefits of opioids have been recognized for thousands of years, with the use of the opium poppy chronicled throughout human history.
20 December 2010
For many kinds of pain, muscle relaxants have proved useful in helping with alleviation of pain due to painful chronic conditions. Muscle relaxants are specifically used for pain due to muscles that are spasming or contracting, and are the most commonly prescribed medication for low back pain. The spasm or contraction is an involuntary or uncontrolled tightening of the muscle. Spasms generally occur suddenly with no warning, and are extremely painful. They are often of short duration, but cause a significant amount of pain.
13 October 2010
With the constant and consistent changes in healthcare, new medications are being offered on an ongoing basis. Studies have shown that some medications that are used for other purposes can have great benefits for chronic pain patients.
13 October 2010
With the constant and consistent changes in healthcare, new medications are being offered on an ongoing basis. Studies have shown that some medications that are used for other purposes can have great benefits for chronic pain patients.
