Modern Pain Management

Pain management has become almost entirely focused on masking pain vs. treating the underlying source of the pain. This has lead to treatment of symptoms, giving rise to a dangerous opioid addiction crisis and millions of patients still in pain.

Chronic pain can make it hard to go about your daily life. Whether it’s knee pain, hip pain, low back pain or a headache that just won’t quit, you may be surprised to know you might not need pain medication to feel better. Here are four ways to manage both acute and chronic pain before reaching for pain medication:

Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Techniques: Joint Mobilization & Range of Motion techniques, Stretching, and strengthening muscles not only relieves pain, but can prevent it from coming back. These therapies can also improve overall muscle functioning but increased flexibility by allowing joints to move inflammation out of the joint capsule and bring in needed nutrients and fluid, which reduces strain and risk of injury in the long run.

Physiotherapy Modalities: Heat and Ice Therapy, Class 4 Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy all provide pain reduction through the process of penetrating deep into tissues to both increase blood supply to the effected areas and reduce inflammation

Regular Exercise: Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when you’re in pain. But gentle activity can actually help you recover. Exercise in the form of walking, biking or swimming loosens stiff muscles, ligaments and tendons, and improves blood flow, both of which speed your body’s natural healing process.

Integrative Medicine Techniques: These techniques tap into the mind-body connection Integrative techniques combine the power of breath, movement and mindfulness (the practice of being present in the moment) to relieve pain by calming unhealthy activity in the mind.

Stress Management: There is a strong connection in the brain between stress and pain. Finding healthy ways to cope with the pressures of everyday life can help you gain peace of mind and control of your symptoms.

Our approach to pain management treats the source of your pain, not just the symptoms.  Give us a call to schedule your appointment today. 310.829.0453