Pain management specializes in relieving severe chronic pain and helps patients to return their function and come back to normal activities. Pain is a warning mechanism. When you experience pain in certain areas of your body, it may be an indicator of an underlying condition and has to be treated by a certified professional. Timing plays an important role in pain management, so if you are experiencing any of the following conditions, it is highly recommended to make an appointment as soon as possible.
Our physicians specialize in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pain. The classification of pain is extremely broad but if often generalized as acute and chronic.
Acute pain. It is often described as a pain that occurs suddenly and feels sharp. Most of the times it goes away quickly although in some cases in takes from three to six months.
The common causes of acute pain include:
- Soft tissue injury;
- Cuts and burns;
- Broken bones;
- Headaches;
- Certain diseases;
- Dental work;
- Surgical pain;
Chronic pain. It is a long lasting pain that affects a person’s physical functioning and metal state. Chronic pain requires an individual approach based on multiple examinations.
Some of the causes of chronic pain may include:
- Nerve dysfunctions;
- Soft tissue injuries from severe accidents;
- Arthritis;
- Cancer;
- Neurological conditions;
We understand your pain and strive to provide the best care to reduce and prevent different types of pain. We provide an individual approach that each patient is comfortable with.