Pain Management Strategies

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the joints

• Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints.
• My grandma has arthritis in her knees and it makes it hard for her to walk sometimes.
• I heard that sitting too much can give you arthritis in your back.
• Dealing with all these problems at once feels like having a bad case of emotional arthritis.

noun a mental state of heightened suggestibility, typically induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which involves a series of preliminary instructions and suggestions

• Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that involves entering a trance-like state to focus on specific thoughts or behaviors.
• Some people believe that hypnosis can help with things like quitting smoking or reducing anxiety.
• I heard hypnosis can make you do crazy things like cluck like a chicken!
• The soothing music had a hypnotic effect, lulling me into a state of relaxation.

noun a type of back pain that affects the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the lower back

• The patient was diagnosed with acute lumbago and prescribed bed rest.
• My dad has been complaining about his lumbago acting up again.
• I can't go out tonight, my lumbago is killing me.
• Dealing with that difficult client is like a constant lumbago in my work life.

adjective causing physical or emotional pain

• The surgical procedure was quite painful, but necessary for her recovery.
• I stubbed my toe and it was so painful, I couldn't walk properly for days.
• I heard getting a tattoo on your ribcage is super painful.
• The loss of a loved one can be a painful experience that takes time to heal from.

adjective relating to or suffering from rheumatism, a condition causing inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue.

• The patient was diagnosed with rheumatic arthritis and prescribed medication for pain relief.
• My grandmother has rheumatic joints and finds it hard to move around sometimes.
• I heard that cold weather can make rheumatic conditions worse.
• The old house creaked and groaned like a rheumatic old man as the wind blew through it.

noun a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas

• Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain.
• My aunt was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year and it has been a tough journey for her.
• Dealing with fibromyalgia is no joke, it's like having a constant ache all over your body.
• Living with fibromyalgia is like carrying a heavy burden that never seems to lighten.