Pain Management

There are two kinds of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain usually comes from trauma, such as a neck injury or a broken bone. The pain may be severe, but it doesn’t continue after you’ve healed. Chronic pain, however, goes on and on, seemingly without end. No matter what kind of pain you’re experiencing, how long it lasts or what caused it, you need relief. We offer the most effective treatments so you heal properly. Call today for an appointment.

Most often, the pain you feel comes from a discernable source. If you stub your toe, you feel that pain. Sometimes, though, your pain has no discernable cause. Whether you’re experiencing acute pain that came on suddenly or chronic pain that’s lasted for months, your physician ensures an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

The Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a multi-disciplinary practice with specialties ranging from gynecology and cardiology to orthopedics and urology. Referrals are seamless, so you always have access to the specialist you need. Whether you report pain to your physician or visit our team directly, you find solutions at Medex.

The Role of Prevention

After surgery or while you recover from an injury, severe pain inhibits your body’s ability to heal effectively. Pain can lead to complications, such as depression and anxiety. Without the pain, you can rest, allowing your body to do its work.

For acute pain, your physician prescribes the best short-term solution because the worst pain will end in a week or so. Chronic pain cases require more finesse. Our physician understands the complexities of pain and the dangers of pain medication. When the risk of addiction to oral painkillers is present, your physician finds other effective treatments.

Conditions that May Require Treatments

At the Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center, no one in pain is turned away. There’s always a solution to your pain with a dedicated physician who’s treated a wide range of problems that cause pain. Some of the most common painful conditions that require the expertise include:

  • Back pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Pinched nerves
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Neck pain
  • Pinched nerve in your neck
  • Shoulder pain
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Knee pain
  • Meniscus tear
  • Arthritis in your knee
  • Arthritis in your hands
  • Tennis elbow
  • Hip pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ankle and foot pain
  • Achilles tendonitis

Pain Relief Options

You may be able to prevent pain through lifestyle changes and safety precautions. More often, pain relief comes in the form of self-care or physical therapy. If your pain isn’t excruciating, you doctor may recommend that you try the least invasive methods that may work first. These include:

  • Rest
  • Avoiding activities that hurt you
  • Alternating between applying ice and heat
  • Compression with stockings or wraps
  • Elevation to reduce blood flow to the area that’s throbbing
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers

Your physical therapist at Medex also offer:

  • Targeted stretches and exercise
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS
  • Massage
  • Whirlpool soaks
  • Ultrasound

When You Need More Pain Relief

If at-home treatment and physical therapy don’t provide sufficient relief, your doctor has a wealth of state-of-the-art techniques and equipment to reduce your pain levels. All procedures are completely proven effective when you rely on the high standards employed at Medex.

Opioids, for a limited time, may be required to get over the worst pain following a procedure. The list of potential treatments that may be better suited to treat chronic pain includes:

  • Cervical epidural steroid injections
  • Lumbar epidural steroid injections
  • Thoracic epidural steroid injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Trigger point injections
  • Hip injections
  • Knee injections
  • Ankle injections
  • Shoulder injections
  • Elbow injections
  • Wrist injections
  • Foot injections
  • Occipital nerve blocks
  • Spinal cord stimulator
  • Sympathetic blocks
  • Plasma rich platelet (PRP) injections
  • Stem cell therapy
  • Nerve block injections
  • Infusion therapy
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