MEDS
help control pain by changing your body's chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine
What are anti-depressants
name two substances a person should avoid using close to bed time
nicotine, caffine
a form of talk therapy that helps people identify and develop skills to change negative thoughts and behaviors.
CBT
this type of pain results from damaged or dysfunctional nerve fibers that process pain signals and sensations abnormally. it can be described as burning, shooting or pins and needles
Neuropathic pain
This type of medication can suppress ones respiratory ability when combined with opioids
Benzos
True or false- if unable to sleep it is best to stay in bed and keep trying
False
works by applying needles, heat, and pressure to specific points on the body. pain relief with comes from inactivating the source of pain by modulating endorphin levels
acupuncture
True or false, rest is best for chronic pain
False- Research shows that being active is important because motion is lotion for aches, pains and joints.
work to suppress the nerve signals going to your brain so pain messages aren't transmitted as well
anti-epileptics
Name 3 ways to improve sleep hygiene
don't eat before bed
avoid caffeine
It involves realigning the joints and moving them within or beyond their normal range of motion.\
Chriopractic
____ is the psychological process of bringing ones attention to the experiences in the current moment
Mindfulness
Long term opioid use can cause an increase in sensitivity to pain known as
Hyperalgesia
True or false, having an alcoholic drink before bed can improve sleep quality
False
This treatment helps reduce chronic pain through the following: Improve overall sense of well-being and quality of sleep, Increase blood flow to specific areas of the body, Promote relaxation,Reduce stress, depression, and anxiety,Relieve tense muscles
Therapeutic Massage
this coping skill helps to oxygenate your blood, which triggers the release of endorphins, while also decreasing the release of stress hormones and slowing down your heart rate.
deep abdominal breathing
Opioids boost the production of what chemical in the brain
Dopimine
The ideal room temperature for sleep is
a) 65-70 degrees
b) 68-72 degrees
c) 60-67 degrees
C
education and management of ____ has been proven to decreasing the risk of heart attack reversing pre-diabetes and help with inflammation which contribute to chronic pain.
Diet
______ reduces levels of the body's stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are the body's natural pain killers and mood elevators.
Exercise