Therapies

Sometimes it helps to work on pain with another individual who can guide you in the methods of altering how the brain processes pain.

• These skills can focus on the mind, the physical body, or both.
• Some of these skills are similar to self-management approaches (see the PainGuide section on Self-Care) but may include approaches that require professional guidance.
• This section reviews some of the more common professional therapies for pain management.