PAIN-BACK PAIN, PHARMACOLOGY

SUMMARY

1. The nature of the pain dictates the options.

2. Often mechanical/intermittent pain and activity-related pain is not assisted by medications.

3. Don't overdo "breakthrough pain" medications!

4. Constant/stable pain is certainly more likely to derive functional benefit.

5. Neuropathic pain: can be intermittent or constant and may respond favortably to medications.

6. Main goals: sleep quality, stability of symptoms and maintaining function.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.