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Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions for pain relief and pain management.
Reviewed March 2009
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Diclofenac for acute pain in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Diclofenac is commonly used for short-term pain relief in children, particularly around the time of surgery. There is good evidence that diclofenac is effective for pain relief in adults, and side effects such as stomach upset are well known. However, d...
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Jul 2009
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Topical capsaicin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Topical (rubbed on the skin) capsaicin may provide some pain relief in various neuropathic pain conditions, but at the expense of local skin irritation such as burning and stinging. The amount of pain relief experienced remains uncertain because of diff...
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May 2009
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Interventions for pain with intrauterine device insertion
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fear of pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion is one reason women may not want to use this highly effective birth control method. Different ways of reducing pain during IUD insertion have been explored. These include drugs that reduce cramping...
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Feb 2009
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Cyclobenzaprine for the treatment of myofascial pain in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Myofascial pain (MP) is a painful condition of the muscles characterized by pain transmitted from trigger points (TP) within connective tissue surrounding and separating muscles (myofascial structures). TP can be located where the pain is felt, or can b...
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Feb 2009
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for acute pain
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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TENS is a form of electrical current that can be applied to the skin with the aim of providing pain relief. The objective of this review was to determine how effective TENS was in relieving acute pain in adults when applied as a sole treatment. The data...
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Jan 2009
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in labour
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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TENS is a device which emits low voltage currents which has been used for pain relief in labour. The way that TENS acts to relieve pain is not well understood. The electrical pulses are thought to stimulate nerve pathways in the spinal cord which block ...
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Nov 2008
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Tramadol for neuropathic pain
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Neuropathic pain is frequently caused by damage to the peripheral nerves. Symptoms may include burning or shooting sensations, and abnormal sensitivity to normally non-painful stimuli. Neuropathic pain is difficult to treat. Anticonvulsants and antidepr...
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Nov 2008
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Patient education for neck pain with or without radiculopathy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Neck disorders, such as whiplash-associated disorders, are common, disabling and costly. A large proportion of direct health care costs associated with neck disorders is attributable to visits to health care providers, sick leave and the related loss o...
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Oct 2008
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Piracetam for reducing the incidence of painful sickle cell disease crises
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders and affects about 250 million people (5% of the world's population). It is characterised by sickle-shaped red blood cells which may block blood vessels. This can lead to pain and damage to ...
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Oct 2008
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Pain relief for the removal of femoral sheath in interventional cardiology adult patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Procedures for the non-surgical management of coronary heart disease include balloon angioplasty and intracoronary stenting. At the start of each procedure an introducer sheath is inserted through the skin (percutaneously) into an artery, frequently a f...
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Aug 2008
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Touch therapies for pain relief in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Touch therapies (Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki) have been found to be useful in pain relief for adults and children. Pain is a global public health problem affecting the lives of large numbers of patients and their families. This review aim...
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Jul 2008
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Mechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Twenty-six to 71% of the adult population can recall experiencing an episode of neck pain or stiffness in their lifetime. Neck pain is more common in females than in males, with rates reported as high as 77.8%. The natural history is unclear. Neck pain ...
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Mar 2008
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Drug therapy for pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), is the most common neurodegenerative disorder of the motor system in adults. Pain is a frequent symptom and may have a pronounced impact on quality of life and suffering. Des...
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Mar 2008
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Surgery for lateral elbow pain
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This review is one in a series of reviews of interventions for lateral elbow pain. Lateral elbow pain, or tennis elbow, is a common condition causing pain in the lateral elbow and forearm and lack of strength and function of the elbow and wrist. Surgery...
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Jan 2008
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Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Perineal tears or cuts are common when having a baby. Women often use a number of methods to relieve the pain, including cold baths, ice or cold packs on the area. Seven studies including 859 women compared cooling treatments such as ice, cold gel pads,...
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Jul 2007
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Danazol for pelvic pain associated with endometriosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Danazol reduces the painful symptoms of endometriosis but has androgenic effects. Endometriosis is a painful condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. It can cause cysts and infertility. Danazol is a hormone that produces male charact...
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Jun 2007
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Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The surgical removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure undertaken in oral surgery practice. Postoperative complications may include swelling, bruising and limited mouth opening but patients are most often c...
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May 2007
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Oral contraceptives for pain associated with endometriosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Endometriosis is a common women's healthcare condition which is defined as the growth of endometrium (lining of the uterus) at sites outside the uterus, such as the ovaries. Endometriosis is commonly found in women with painful periods, pain with sexual...
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May 2007
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