Multimodal Treatment of Pain
Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
Chronic pain is a complex disorder with extensive overlap in sensory and limbic pathways. It needs systemic therapy in addition to focused local treatment. This article discusses treatment modalities other than surgical and interventional approaches and also discusses the literature regarding these treatment modalities, including pharmacotherapy, physical and occupational therapy, psychological approaches including cognitive behavior therapy, and other adjunctive treatments like yoga and tai chi.
Original Article: http://www.neurosurgery.theclinics.com/article/S1042-3680(14)00078-3/abstract?rss=yes
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