Acute and chronic pain can greatly affect every part of your life. From your physical health and mobility to your emotional well-being and overall quality of life, the impact can be significant. That’s why managing pain is important, because it:

• Improves Functionality: Pain management lowers pain and improves physical ability, allowing patients to do daily activities with more ease and comfort.
• Enhances Quality of Life:  Managing pain can improve mood, sleep, and overall health, therefore helping you enjoy a fuller and more active lifestyle.
• Prevent Complications: Untreated chronic pain can cause more health issues and complications. Overall, pain management helps reduce these risks and supports better long-term health results.
• Empowers You: By actively managing your pain, you take back control over your life and health, helping you to confidently reach your goals and aspirations.

Through our network, patients can reach pain management providers who help with many injuries and conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal Pain: Pain resulting from injuries, arthritis, or other muscle and bone problems.
• Nerve Pain: Pain caused by nerve damage or issues, such as diabetic nerve pain or sciatica.
• Long-Lasting Headaches: Ongoing headaches or migraines that significantly impact daily life.
• Fibromyalgia: A complex condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tiredness.
• Cancer Pain: Pain linked with cancer and its treatments, needing special care and support.
• Other Long-Term Pain Conditions: E.g., back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and more.

Accidents are unavoidable, but living a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of injuries and support recovery from car or work-related accidents. Additionally, keeping a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise lessens strain on your spine and joints. For best results, aim for 20 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three times a week to improve blood flow, and add strength and flexibility exercises to improve posture and reduce muscle stiffness. Finally, lift properly by keeping objects below waist level, bending your knees, and tightening your stomach muscles.

Patients are connected with pain management experts who offer a wide range of therapies and techniques, including:

• Medication Management: Customized medication regimens to control pain while reducing side effects and risks.
• Interventional Procedures: Less invasive treatments such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation to target and alleviate pain at its source.
• Physical Therapy: As part of a comprehensive plan, customized exercise programs, hands-on therapy techniques, and techniques to improve strength, flexibility, and function while also reducing pain.
• Other Therapy Methods: In addition, including acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic care to support traditional pain management methods as well as provide additional relief.

Managing pain effectively needs a team approach and the expertise of trained medical professionals. For this reason, the pain management doctors in our network work together to create a plan that fits your needs and ensure you receive quality care throughout your recovery.