Pain management usually refers to using a cognitive behavioural approach to self managing pain.  Rather than directly trying to reduce pain or treat any underlying injury or ‘tissue problem’, the focus shifts to what the person can do to manage his or her health and life goals.  Self management of pain includes understanding the factors that influence the experience of pain, setting goals, problem solving, and moving from be...

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