Dear Patient,

Hello,

This episode is aimed to help explain that there are many ways that we can help with pain that are not just increasing medications! most notably, REHAB is a huge part of recovery, and you need to be able to engage with rehabilitation to fully recover. 

Beyond rehabilitation there are multiple ways to engage with and treat pain. hot and cold packs can be highly effective for some people, but even beyond this, it's important to get back to things you enjoy. be active, go for a walk, if possible, find some sunshine to brighten up your day, talk to friends and family, and eat and drink things that you can have and you enjoy.

It's true that after surgery we are going to have to work with you to fully control your pain, but these actions can hopefully help you further improve your pain, and enable you to have the best outcome and experience possible.

Here is wishing you a speedy path on the road to recovery!

and remember, you are not alone.