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Pain Management Health Center

Glossary Terms for Pain Management

Chronic pain is easier to deal with when you fully understand how and why it occurs. Use this glossary of commonly used terms to better understand how pain is affecting your life and to better communicate with your doctor about treatments that can help.
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