Pain Management can often be very challenging give the many sources and causes of physical pain. The most common sources of pain stem from soft tissue injury/overuse, joint pain, and headaches including migraines. Other kinds of chronic pain include low back pain, tendinitis, carpal tunnel inflammation , and pain affecting specific parts of the body, such as the shoulders, knee, pelvis, and neck. Generalized muscle or nerve pain can also develop into a chronic condition.
A transdermal patch that contains lidocaine can offer chronic pain relief. The patches are FDA-approved for chronic nerve pain. Other soft tissue pain can benefit from Cryotherapy, or cold therapy, which can be applied in various ways, including ice packs, coolant sprays, ice massage, and whirlpools, or ice baths. When used to treat injuries at home, cryotherapy refers to cold therapy with ice or gel packs that are usually kept in the freezer until needed. These remain one of the simplest, time-tested remedies for managing pain and swelling.