Pain management topics

Everyone experiences pain, whether it's for a short time (acute pain) or it's ongoing (chronic). There are many things you can do to manage it. In this set of topics, find out about pain management strategies and the medicines used for pain.

We also have topic pages on specific pain areas and general information about pain.

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Non-medicine approaches to managing pain
Medicines for acute pain
Medicines for chronic pain
Pain team
Pain after surgery
Pain after shingles
Pain relief creams, gels and rubs
Pain management apps
Pain support
Pain relief during childbirth