Pain Management Techniques

noun a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column

adjective relating to or characteristic of chiropractic or chiropractors

• Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
• I've been going to a chiropractic clinic for my back pain.
• I swear by my chiropractor for keeping me aligned and pain-free.
• In the world of healthcare, chiropractic is often seen as an alternative approach to traditional medicine.

noun a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else

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• It is important to minimize distractions in order to improve focus and productivity.
• I can't work with all these distractions around me.
• I keep getting distracted by my phone, it's so annoying.
• Her beauty was a distraction that he couldn't resist.

noun a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient's body

• Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient's body.
• They used fluoroscopy to see inside his stomach and figure out what was causing his pain.
• The doctor took a peek with the fluoroscopy machine to see what was going on in there.
• Her intuition acted like a fluoroscopy, allowing her to see beneath the surface of people's words and actions.

noun a disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints

• Rheumatism is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints.
• My grandma complains about her rheumatism acting up whenever it's cold outside.
• I heard that soaking in Epsom salt can help with rheumatism pain.
• Dealing with toxic relationships can feel like emotional rheumatism, causing pain and stiffness in the heart.

adjective relating to or affecting the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing

• The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as chewing.
• My trigeminal nerve is acting up again, causing sharp pains in my jaw.
• I can't eat anything too crunchy right now, my trigeminal nerve is on fire.
• The trigeminal nerve of the operation is the team leader, coordinating all the different aspects of the project.

noun a traditional Japanese hand-held weapon that consists of two sticks connected by a chain or rope

adjective related to or characteristic of the Japanese martial art of aikido

• The acu pressure points are crucial in traditional Chinese medicine.
• I heard acu can help with headaches.
• My mom swears by acu for her back pain.
• His words hit me like an acu needle, piercing through my defenses.

noun a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

• Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.
• I heard acupuncture can help with back pain, have you tried it?
• Some people swear by acupuncture for stress relief and relaxation.
• In a way, acupuncture is like finding the right balance in life by pinpointing the areas that need attention.

noun a person who practices acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

• The acupuncturist carefully inserted the needles at specific points on the patient's body.
• I heard the acupuncturist can help with your back pain.
• My friend swears by her acupuncturist for stress relief.
• The acupuncturist's words were like needles, piercing through the patient's doubts and fears.