What are some non-pharmacologic pain management methods you commonly use?

1) behavior modifications
2) hypnosis
3) explanation of The problem
4) reduction of noise and visual stimuli

5)decreasing anxiety
6) positioning
7) involvement of the patient in in pain relief

Guided imagery, aromatherapy, pet therapy, massage, distraction - such as story telling, or talking about positive life experiences, herbal teas (if able to take PO), essential oils

Guided imagery, heat or cold packs.

Hot packs, cold packs, tea, a warm shower… stretching, ambulating…

Many times it's something simple like repositioning, ambulating, ice or heat.

Hot or cold therapy , stretching , and rest. Depending on the cause and location of pain . If pain is not relieved ask see md and if offered PT CAN BE AMAZING.

TENS unit for spasms: ice/ heat; yoga to stretch out the area, warm bath with Epsom salt. Walking; OTC diclofenac ointment.

Massage, TENS unit,
PT,

I suffer with chronic pain related to osteoarthritis. Some of the non-pharmacologic pain management methods I use are stretching, walking, lifting light weights and doing isometric exercises. I also see a chiropractor about once a month. Diet is also important, I eat a plant based diet and avoid processed foods. I bought a theragun which helped when my knee went out.

Ice packs, heat packs, pillows, lights dimmed or off, decrease stimuli , close doors, we had lavender sniffers, recliners, music

Breathing techniques. It depends on where the pain is and what the cause is. Menstural cramps Cal Mag and a hot water bottle. Sprain ankle elevation and ice, labor pain breathing, massage, and positions, and back pain ice or heat.