Patients with fear or anxiety may be more prone to pain. Therefore, they should be given opportunities to channel their thoughts and feelings as much as possible. When the patients feel understood, they will be less anxious or worried.
Apart from medications, there are other ways to relieve pain, including: radiation therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercises, relaxation, massage and distraction diversion therapy. Healthcare professionals are happy to provide guidance.
Here are some of the ways for relieving pain :