Examples of recommended management strategies include which of the following?
 

Examples of simple management strategies :

Explain the difference between "hurt" and "harm"

Advise that analgesic drugs be taken on a regular rather than a pain contingent basis

Reassure patients about the future and the benign nature of their symptoms

Set realistic goals such as small increases in activity

Help patients regain control over pain

Suggest rewards for successful achievement (such as listening to some favourite music)

Get patients to "pace" activities, that is, perform activities in manageable, graded stages