title: Beginning the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.
abstract: The selection of appropriate therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain requires understanding the general principles of pain management and recognizing the importance of using both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Aspects to consider include the type of pain, its intensity and duration, presence of comorbidities and/or use of concomitant medications, patient age, likelihood of adverse effects, psychosocial factors, past pain treatments, patient preferences, and costs.
authors: George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors: David G
authors: DG
authors: Borenstein
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal