Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a talk therapy where patients speak with a professional to break down negative mental constructs from conditions like chronic pain. A form of psychotherapy, CBT includes a range of strategies aimed at enhancing coping skills, increasing confidence, and changing...

Biofeedback is a procedure in which an individual responds to data produced by sensors placed on the body. That data may provide information about your vital signs, your brainwave, breathing, muscle, and sweat glands. This allows the individual to consciously act on functions that are usually...

Topical pain relievers (analgesics) are sprayed or rubbed into the skin over painful muscles or joints. They distract the mind from pain, block enzymes (cox-2), or decrease bodily substances (P) that pass pain signals to the brain.