Coping with pain after surgery doesn’t have to mean taking more prescription pain medication.
Give these tips a have a go at help you manage any pain you may experience after surgery.
In the days immediately following your surgery, try taking your pain medication as prescribed by your surgeon.
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Ask your healthcare provider if there’s an appropriate OTC medication for you.
Adequate sleep improves your ability to cope with pain, speeds healing, and can actually reduce pain.
Unfortunately, some patients experienceinsomnia following surgery.
Many people avoid walking because the move from sitting to standing can be a painful one.
The same is true of heating pads and other pain aids that you might use regularly.
Manage Your Stress Levels
Stress is the enemy of good pain control.
Stress reduction techniques, such as deep breathing and relaxation exercises, can be very beneficial.
If lifting your hands above your head hurts, avoid it.
Pain is an excellent indicator of activities that you should avoid or limit during your recovery.
The “no pain, no gain” adage does not apply to surgery.
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