Pain management options

How is pain after SCI treated?

Management combines attention to causes with individualized treatment options.

What medications are used for pain after SCI?

Medication choices depend on pain type and individual benefits and risks.

What physical treatments are used for pain after SCI?

Exercise and some physical therapies may help; evidence varies. Results cannot be generalized to every pain type.

What psychological and mind-body therapies are used for pain after SCI?

Psychological and mind-body approaches address non-physical contributors to pain. Many approaches still lack extensive SCI-specific studies.

How is surgery used for pain after SCI?

Surgery is uncommon and generally considered after other options fail. Risks and the underlying cause require careful evaluation.