Treatments

• Injection therapy

  Injection therapy can help alleviate pain in the spine, joints, back and neck. Some common types of injections are epidural injections, steroid injections and trigger point injections.  Injections generally include a numbing agent and a steroid.

• Nerve blocks

  Nerve blocks are done to confirm the location pain in a specific organ or area of the body by injecting local anesthesia or other pain-reducing medication into a group of nerves that are associated with the area in pain.  The nerve block is a useful tool to help diagnose the cause of pain which is helpful before moving forward with other forms of treatment like ablation or surgery.

• Nerve ablation

  This treatment, also know at radiofrequency ablation, is usually used to treat lower back, neck, and joint pain often caused by arthritis.  It uses radio waves to produce an electrical current that is used to heat an area of nerves to stop it from sending pain signals.  This treatment can provide relief for up to 8 to 12 months.

• BOTOX® Injections

  BOTOX® isn’t just for getting rid of those fine lines and wrinkles.  It is also an effective form of pain management for people suffering from spasticity.  This condition causes muscles to tighten and remain in a constricted state.  The muscles resist being stretched affecting mobility, speech, and motion.  BOTOX® can provide targeted pain relief with very few risks by helping to relax the pained muscles.

• Bracing and splinting

  Braces and splints can be used as treatment options to control ongoing pain by stabilizing weak or injured joints and limiting motion to prevent further inflammation to effected areas. 

• Physical therapy

  Physical therapy helps to relieve pain by using special techniques that improve movement and function impaired by an injury or disability. Along with employing stretching, strengthening, and pain-relieving techniques, your pain management specialist and physical therapist will come up with a comprehensive therapy prescription to assist with controlling your pain.

• Drug therapy

  Milder forms of pain may be relieved by over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Both acetaminophen and NSAIDs relieve pain caused by muscle aches and stiffness, and additionally NSAIDs reduce swelling and irritation.

  Topical pain relievers are also available, such as creams, lotions, or sprays that are applied to the skin in order to relieve pain and inflammation from sore muscles and arthritis.

  If over-the-counter drugs do not provide relief, your doctor may prescribe stronger medications, such as muscle relaxants or stronger painkillers.