Pain Management

Acupuncturist Acupuncture originated in ancient China. It is based on the theory that an essential life energy called “qi” flows through the body along invisible lines. Stimulating points along these lines corrects the flow of qi to optimize health or

After orthopaedic surgery, your doctors and nurses will make every effort to control your pain. While you should expect to feel some discomfort, advancements in pain control now make it easier for your doctor to manage and relieve pain. Surgeons

OPIOIDS Opioids are the most effective medicines for moderate to severe pain, especially for managing short-term pain after surgery. Although each individual medical facility has different policies, procedures, and pain control options available, in most cases, you can expect your

LOCAL ANESTHETICS Local anesthetics block pain in a small area of the body. In orthopaedic surgery, they may be used as anesthesia during a procedure or as part of a pain management program after surgery. For pain management, local anesthetics