title: Multimodal treatment of pain.
abstract: Chronic pain is a complex disorder with extensive overlap in sensory and limbic pathways. It needs systemic therapy in addition to focused local treatment. This article discusses treatment modalities other than surgical and interventional approaches and also discusses the literature regarding these treatment modalities, including pharmacotherapy, physical and occupational therapy, psychological approaches including cognitive behavior therapy, and other adjunctive treatments like yoga and tai chi.
authors.affiliation: Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: mathews.manu@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Manu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mathews
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D059408:Pain Management
keywords: Chronic pain; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Tai chi; Yoga