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Biofeedback trains
people to become aware
of and to gain control
over certain bodily
functions, including
muscle tension, heart
rate and skin tempera-
ture, One can also learn
to effect a change in his
or her responses to pain,
for example, by using
relaxation techniques.
With feedback and rein-
forcement one can
consciously self-modify
out-of-balance brain
rhythms, which can
improve body processes
and brain physiology.
There are many claims
made for treating chron-
ic pain with biofeed-
back, especially using
brain wave information

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Capsaicin is a chemi-
cal that puts the heat in
chili peppers; it is also a primary ingredient in topical pain-reliev-
ing creams and may have other pain-relieving properties.

COX-2 inhibitors (“superaspirins”) are nonsteroidal anti-inflam-
matory drugs (NSAIDs) that work by limiting the production of
hormones called prostaglandins, which in turn cause inflammation,
fever and pain. Newer drugs, such as rofecoxib (Vioxx) and
celecoxib (Celebrex), are called COX-2 inhibitors. They primarily
block cyclooxygenase-2 and are less likely to have the
gastrointestinal side effects sometimes produced by other NSAIDs
such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Electrical stimulation requires spec

zed equipment and

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KIDS’ ZONE RESOURCES

Through the Looking Glass/National Parent-to-Parent Network
connects parents with disabilities and others who may have shared simi-
lar experiences or faced common bartiets related to child custody,
adoption, pregnancy and birthing, specialized baby care equipment, etc.
Through the Looking Glass, 2198 Sixth Street Suite 100, Berkeley, CA
94710-2204; toll-free 1-800-644-2666; or visit the Internet site
hip:lhowulookingglas.org/ppn.php

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), a partner with the Paralysis Resource
Center, is a national organization with 110 affiliates in 39 states striving
to include persons with disabilities into every facet of society. UCP is the
leading source of information on cerebral palsy although 65 percent of
the people served by UCP have disabilities other than CP. UCP National,
1660 L Street, N.W. Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036; toll-free
1-800-872-5827; ot visie. buep:/hvwu.uepa.org

University Of Montana Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in
Disability Education, Research, and Service is part of the national net-
work of programs funded by the Federal Administration on
Developmental Disabilities (ADD). The program is committed to the

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HEALTH MANAGEME

personnel trained in the
procedure being used.

‘TENS uses tiny electri-
cal pulses, delivered
through the skin to nerve
fibers, to cause changes in
muscles, such as numb-
ness or contractions. This
in turn produces tempo-
rary pain relief.

In spinal cord stimula-
tion, electrodes are surgi-
cally inserted within the
epidural space of the
spinal cord. The patient
delivers a pulse of elec-
tricity to the spinal cord
using a small box-like
receiver and an antenna
taped to the skin.

Deep brain stimulation
is considered an extreme
treatment and involves
surgical stimulation of
the brain, usually the
thalamus. It is used for a
limited number of condi-
tions, including severe
pain, central pain syndrome, cancer pain, phantom limb pain and
other neuropathic pains.

Exercise is a known link between many types of chronic pain and
stress. Even light to moderate walking or swimming can contribute
to an overall sense of well-being by improving blood and oxygen
flow to tense, weak muscles. Less stress equals less pain.

Hypnosis is commonly used, especially as an adjunct to pain
medication. In general, hypnosis is used to control physical
function or response — the amount of pain a person can stand.
Hypnosis may cause a relief of pain by acting on chemicals in the

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