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Non-Drug Pain Management Interventions

Learn how to manage pain without the use of drugs by employing the use of the following interventions.

PDF iconNondrug Pain Management Overview

PDF iconCold

Hands

PDF iconControlled Breathing and Guided Imagery

PDF iconDistraction

PDF iconExercise

PDF iconHeat

PDF iconMassage

PDF iconMusic

PDF iconPositioning

PDF iconRelaxation

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The developers of GeriatricPain.org have attempted to confirm the accuracy of all resources presented on this website. However, use of the information provided remains the responsibility of the individual clinician. Health care providers should use their clinical judgment in each situation and consider factors such as the patient’s age, medical condition, and the benefits versus risks of a suggested treatment.

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