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The first in our series of four pain management video discusses pain expectations after surgery. Whatever kind of pain you may have, your health care team will help you manage your pain during your hospital stay and prepare you for your return home.

During your hospital stay, you will often be asked to rate your level of pain. The second in our series of four pain management videos explains how to rate your pain. At Allina Health, you may be asked to rate your pain using numbers, faces or words.

Identifying and describing your pain is the first step toward healing. The next step involves treatment options for pain control. The third video in our pain management series covers ways to help keep you comfortable as you recover.

Managing your pain continues when you return home from the hospital. The fourth video in our pain management series covers how to control pain at home.