Pain Management

Living with Paralysis: Pain Management provides information on the types of pain and various treatment options for individuals living with a spinal cord injury (SCI). 

Learn effective strategies for managing pain without opioids. 

People with physical disabilities often experience pain related or in addition to their disability condition. This factsheet provides information and resource for pain management. 

Learn how to safely take opioid medications when needed. 

It's important to ask questions when starting a new prescription. 

A recent study finds that prescribed medications are no better than over-the-counter options. 

Exercise is important for everyone -- even those who have limited mobility because of knee pain. Learn how to "sit and be fit" and practice these tips and exercises aimed at the knees.