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Addressing Pain with Effective Pain Relief Techniques

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Pain is much more than just a sensation that causes discomfort. They are a vital sign of some sort of irregularities that is happening within our body. Considered as the fifth vital sign by doctors, the intensity of pain can provide a cue regarding the status of our health.  Pain is the response of our nervous system mostly intended to provide protective effects for our body. Pain varies in intensity and duration as in acute, sub acute or chronic. Pain relief methods ranges from home remedies, medications, injections and in severe cases invasive methods like surgery. When is intervention for pain required? Pain can range in various intensity from acute which occurs abruptly and lasts for days or few weeks to chronic pain severe in nature and lasts for weeks to months. The signs of pain that depicts need for medical intervention are as follows: - Pain that persists for more than 3 weeks Pain that contributes to stress, depression or anxiety Pain that inter