| Acute Pain | Pain that usually lasts for a short period of time, typically caused by an injury or medical procedure. |
| Analgesic | A type of medication used to relieve pain. |
| Anesthesia | A medical treatment that prevents or reduces pain and sensation during surgery or other procedures. |
| Anti-inflammatory | Medications or treatments that reduce inflammation and can help relieve pain. |
| Chronic Pain | Pain that persists for an extended period, often lasting longer than three months. |
| Fibromyalgia | A chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. |
| Inflammation | The body’s natural response to injury or infection, often resulting in pain, swelling, and redness. |
| Interventional Therapy | Treatments that involve minimally invasive procedures to alleviate pain, such as nerve blocks or injections. |
| Migraine | A type of headache characterized by severe, throbbing pain, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. |
| Nerve Block | A procedure that uses anesthetic medication to block pain signals from a specific nerve or group of nerves. |
| Neuropathic Pain | Pain caused by damage or dysfunction in the nervous system, often resulting in burning, tingling, or shooting sensations. |
| Opioid | A class of powerful pain-relieving medications derived from opium or synthetic versions of opium. |
| Physical Therapy | A treatment approach that uses exercises, stretches, and other techniques to improve function and reduce pain. |
| Referred Pain | Pain felt in a part of the body that is distant from the actual source of the pain. |
| Rehabilitation | The process of helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and function following an injury or illness. |
| Spinal Cord Stimulation | A treatment that uses electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals traveling to the brain. |
| TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) | A non-invasive treatment that uses low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain. |
| Trigger Point | A tight, sensitive area in the muscle that can cause pain when pressed or stimulated. |