- What is the likely cause of my pain?
- Why won’t it go away?
- What is the best treatment option for me? Will I need medicine?
- Will physical, occupational or behavioral therapy help relieve my pain?
- What about alternative therapies, such as yoga, massage or acupuncture?
- Is it safe for me to exercise? What kind of exercise should I do?
- Do I need to make any lifestyle changes?
Source
Treatment of Nonmalignant Chronic Pain by DA Marcus, M.D. (American Family Physician March 01, 2000, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000301/1331.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 03/00



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