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RB - 127-150 Physical Approaches to Pain Relief
Alexandra Andrews



RB127.D58.1 - Massage for Supportive Cancer Care
Kathleen Dzubur, MS; Francine Manuel, RPT; Gary Abrams, MD; Lee Erman, NCTMB; Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
One of the most soothing treatments for a bedridden person is massage. In Europe and elsewhere, it is used frequently to promote relaxation, decrease pain and speed healing. It may also help reduce or eliminate the need for certain medications.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/massage.html
First appeared 1999-05-01; updated 2007-11-07
RB127.M41.1 - Physical Medicine Approaches To Pain Relief
Francine Manuel, RPT, Isadora Rosenbaum, MA, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
The first step in reducing pain is to evaluate the cause and source of pain. Once it has been established through appropriate diagnostics that surgical intervention, radiation therapy or other treatments will not help, one needs to know if the pain comes from movement, lack of movement, position of limbs, position of the entire body or muscle tension. There are several effective techniques for pain control which do not require advanced technology
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/relief.html
First appeared 2002-02-21 updated 2012-05-01
RB127.M41.2 - Breathing and Exercise For Pain Relief
Francine Manuel, RPT, Isadora Rosenbaum, MA, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Exercise and Breathing can help reduce pain. Improving range of motion, preventing stiff joints, muscle tension, lack of movement, and bedsores brings relief.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/painexercise.html
First appeared 2002-02-21 updated 2012-05-01
RB127.M41.3 - Massage For Pain Relief
Francine Manuel, RPT, Isadora Rosenbaum, MA, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Massage can help reduce pain locally and achieve overall relaxation. A comfortable position at the start is very important. Four basic massage strokes - Effleurage-light and deep stroking, Petrisage-kneading, Tapotement-hacking or slapping, Friction-working with the fingertips.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/painmassage.html
First appeared 2002-02-21 updated 2012-05-01
RB127.M41.4 - Relaxation Exercises For Pain Relief
Francine Manuel, RPT, Isadora Rosenbaum, MA, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Body relaxation techniques can be effective in pain control because they teach the patient how to reduce muscular tension. The body's natural response to pain is to contract the muscles. This contraction intensifies the pain cycles and increases lactic acid accumulation. By getting the patient to relax the muscles, he or she can experience some relief from pain.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/painrelax.html
First appeared 2002-02-21 updated 2012-05-01
RB127.M41.5 - Breathing for Pain Relief
Francine Manuel, RPT, Isadora Rosenbaum, MA, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Breathing is a good exercise. Its benefits are twofold: therapeutic and relaxing.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/breath.html
First appeared 2002-02-21 updated 2014-03-01




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