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Neuropathic Pain

 

Non Pharmacological Therapy

 

Neuropathic pain requires an integrative and a multidisciplinary assessment.

Some approaches include (2):

Table: Non pharmacological Approaches to the treatment of neuropathic pain

Physical methods

Touch/Massage

 

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

 

Comfort positioning

 

Heat/cold compress

 

Occupational therapy

 

Rehabilitation

 

Acupuncture

 

Cognitive behavioral techniques

Guided imagery

 

Hypnosis

 

Abdominal breathing

 

Distraction: music, story telling, blowing bubbles, toys

 

Aromatherapy

 

Breathing techniques

 

Yoga

 

Prayer meditation/Spiritual care

 

 

 

 

 

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