Treatment Options for Those Suffering with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be the result of a trauma, a side effect of a disease, or be a lifelong symptom of a
condition such as fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis. Whilst there are many causes of chronic pain, those suffering from it all experience a vast and detrimental impact on their everyday lives. Chronic pain can make it difficult, or impossible, to do the things most of us take for granted, and it can also impair concentration and memory performance, so it’s important that those suffering from it seek out the most appropriate treatment for them. Here are three potential treatments chronic pain that can make a big difference.
Innovative and Effective Medical Solutions for Chronic Pain
The first point of call for most people suffering from chronic pain will be a qualified Doctor of
Medicine who is a pain management expert such as Rishin Patel Insight Medical Partners'
anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. Look for a physician who is board certified by the
American Board of Pain Medicine, as they'll have access to the latest treatments and technology.
Potential treatments from a pain management physician include cutting edge stem cell and Platelet
Rich Plasma injections. By using a refined infusion of the patients own blood, the body’s regenerative process can be greatly accelerated, encouraging healing and relieving pain.
Oral Medications
Oral medications are one of the most popular forms of treatment for acute and chronic pain, and there is a wide variety of medications available including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants, and in some cases
opioids. The type of oral medication prescribed to a particular patient will be dependent upon their
condition, their level of pain, and on any other medication they may be taking, so it’s important to
seek professional advice before taking a new form or oral medication. All of these medications may
bring side effects which can range from drowsiness to nausea, so it’s also essential to monitor the
effect the drugs are having upon a patient.
Traditional Chinese Remedies
Traditional Chinese medicine is enjoying a revival across the globe, and some medical practitioners
are incorporating its use alongside more conventional medical treatments. Acupuncture has been
used for many purposes for at least two thousand years, and many people today believe that it has
been an effective treatment for their chronic pain. A panel of experts collating and examining the
results of 29 studies involving over 18,000 people recently concluded that acupuncture did relieve
pain by approximately half. It is most frequently used by people with neck or lower back pain, or
osteoarthritis, but those who use acupuncture should not cease any other form of treatment that
has been prescribed for them.
Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, but with the right treatment it doesn’t have to be
like that. The most important thing for sufferers from chronic pain to do is to seek expert help, and
then make careful consideration of their treatment options. There’s not a one size fits all solution to
the pain problem, but treatments including plasma injections, oral medication and acupuncture all
have their adherents who say that their lives have been transformed.