Ask your doctor or other health care provider to explain the medications you are taking. There are many things you can do. The more you know about your pain, the more you can do to control it. There are programs and specialists that can teach you about pain and how to cope with it. Ask your health care provider about programs in your area.
Exercise is also extremely important.
Ask about appropriate physical therapy, exercise, or fitness programs to improve physical strength and maintain endurance. Other non-drug treatments include the use of heat, cold, relaxation techniques, massage, and distraction. It is important to ask your health care provider about the usefulness of these treatments for your specific problem. Ask your doctor or other health care provider for a referral to a pain management center. Some chronic pain problems are extremely complex and require a team of specialists to diagnose and manage it.