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    How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

    October 25, 2019

    Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy

    Pain Psychologist
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    Find Relief with Fibromyalgia Treatment Options

    December 11, 2017

    If you have fibromyalgia, you may feel like you have no choice but to live with pain. Here are some fibromyalgia treatments to help ease your symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: chronic pain, fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia treatment

    Learn more about treatment options for fibromyalgia
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    Medications for Stomach Pain

    November 15, 2017

    A variety of conditions, spanning from benign to life-threatening, can trigger abdominal pain. Discover medications that soothe stomach pain. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: chronic pain, pain medicine, stomach pain

    Discover medications that soothe stomach pain.
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    Causes and Treatment for Sciatica

    October 10, 2016

    Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc. Learn more about preventing and treating sciatica, as well as whether you're at risk. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: back pain, chronic pain, herniated disc, pain management, physical therapy, sciatica

    Learn more about sciatica causes and treatment options
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    Steps to Manage Chronic Pain

    October 8, 2016

    Many people suffer from chronic pain, but several at-home remedies and exercises can help you successfully manage chronic pain yourself. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: back pain, chronic pain, home remedies, pain relief, stretching

    Steps to Manage Chronic Pain
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    FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

    February 13, 2015

    Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain

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