The most basic pain-control technique is simple relaxation. Next, visualize something positive. Imagine yourself on that beach in Tahiti. Dream of what you'd do if you won the lottery. It helps if you're already a good daydreamer, Chapman says.
Some people do it well, and others do it very poorly.
Others believe the right thing to do is have a drug or a nerve block. What To Do For an array of resources and information on managing pain, visit the American Academy of Pain Management online. If meditation interests you, check out the World Wide Online Meditation Center . Or, you may want to read previous HealthScout articles on managing pain .