New Frontiers in Pain Research and Treatment, (Hardcover)

Pain refers to any unpleasant sensory and emotional feeling caused by intense or damaging stimuli. It is regarded as a significant symptom in several medical conditions. It is a major factor affecting people's quality of life and general functioning. The pain, which lasts for a long time, is called chronic pain. The field of medicine concerned with easing the suffering of those struggling with chronic pain is known as pain management. Some common physical approaches used to reduce suffering and improve quality of life of people with chronic pain are transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, acupuncture and light therapy. Medications include antidepressants, analgesics and anticonvulsants. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of the management of pain. The various advancements in pain management are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of this field.