Sometimes staying in one position eases the pain. Telling your doctor or nurse about these things can help them control your pain more quickly. Different kinds of pain respond to different treatments. Sometimes relaxation, medication, heat, cold, deep breathing, distraction, or mild exercise help to relieve some types of pain. Medication may be needed for other types of pain.
Many people worry about taking medicines, especially narcotics or opiates, for pain relief.
They worry about addiction and other side effects. Addiction rarely occurs in people who take medication for the treatment of pain. Your doctor or nurse needs to know how you feel about this. Ask questions about other worries you may have. More information on pain management is available at the Pain Referral Center .