Pain Management
Sensing pain is a part of human nature, but identifying and treating the source of pain can be much more complex than one may realize. As trailblazers in pain management, we focus on using various methods of treatment, including physical rehabilitation and the use of the latest technology for the best results.
Whether you suffer from chronic headaches, back pain, joint pain, or sciatica, we have a treatment plan for you. We can help alleviate pain through a multitude of modalities, ranging from medication management and injection therapy to interventional procedures and aquatic therapy. We are able to offer what no other pain management clinic can because we are a part of a larger institution with neurosurgery, MRI, physical therapy, chiropractic, spa, and fitness facilities all under one roof. We pride ourselves in making the patient experience and satisfaction our top priority.
Back Pain Treatment
In order to understand back pain treatment options, you should know a little about the structure of your spine.
Your spine is comprised of 24 ring-like bones called vertebrae. The “rings” of each vertebra align to form a column in your back, which is referred to as your spinal column.
Your “spinal cord” extends from the base of your brain and runs down the length of your spinal column, ending at the top of your lumbar spine where it continues farther down your spinal column as a bundle of nerves.
Your spinal cord is protected by a thin membrane called dura mater, and the epidural space is a small space that surrounds the dura mater.
Nerve roots branch off your spinal cord and exit your spinal column through an opening called the neural foramen. These nerves extend into your arms, back, and legs. If something is irritating your nerve roots, such as a bulging or herniated disc, pain can be felt along the entirety of the nerve.
Medication Management & Pain Management Methods
Our team can help you manage your pain with both prescription and non-prescription methods. Together with your physician, we will determine a medication regimen that appropriately manages your pain. Our primary goal is to get you out of pain and do so as effectively as possible while keeping you safe. Therefore, we follow applicable federal and state guidelines in our prescribing practices, and each patient is subject to a urine drug screen at each visit.
We understand that undergoing an injection can be a nerve-racking experience. In an effort to relieve any anxiety and discomfort, we have an on-duty certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to provide sedation for almost every procedure.
Depending on recommendations by your doctor, options for pain management may include:
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