Non-Invasive Pain Management
Living with pain is not always the only option. In situations where surgery is undesirable, Evia Medical provides a number of traditional and alternative medical techniques for addressing acute and chronic muscular and joint pain. Our goal at Evia Medical is to avoid the use of prescription pain medications and to help reduce the need for patients to use these potentially addictive drugs.
Our medical, acupuncture and massage team professionals utilize non-invasive pain management techniques including osteopathic manipulative medicine, trigger point injections, acupuncture, medical massage and other modalities in order to help manage pain induced from neurological, muscular, arthritic and tension/stress problems.
We have found that for acute pain resulting from traumatic occurrences (e.g. muscle spasms, etc.), the most dramatic improvement often occurs when treatments are initiated soon after the onset of the injury. However, our experienced team has had tremendous success in resolving various pain related issues regardless of when the injury occurred.
What is pain management?
If you live with chronic pain, you know it can make an impact on your daily life. Dealing with daily pain can make work, activities, and even travel difficult. Chronic pain often makes it difficult to enjoy life.
Pain management focuses on diagnosing chronic pain and creating a treatment plan to manage symptoms.
Are there different types of pain?
There are two main types of chronic pain you may experience: nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain.
Nociceptive pain stems from tissue or nerve damage. Examples of this type of pain include a cut or broken arm.
A disease that affects your nervous system causes neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain includes phantom limb pain or pain stemming from shingles or cancer treatments.
What types of disorders cause chronic pain?
There many types of disorders and diseases that cause chronic pain and require pain management for treatment.
Causes of chronic pain include:
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Myofasciitis (muscle pain)
- Migraines and headaches
What are ways to manage chronic pain?
There are many ways the Evia Medical Center team manage your chronic pain. Taking a holistic approach to your treatment plan, one or both of the following may be used.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Experience holistic pain management with osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at Evia Medical Center. Our experienced physicians employ hands-on techniques to restore alignment, mobility, and balance in your body. From neck stiffness to joint pain, OMM offers personalized treatments to address your unique needs and promote long-term healing.
Acupuncture
Known for putting small needles into strategic places in your body, the Evia Medical Center may use acupuncture to relieve your pain. When undergoing acupuncture, your practitioner places needles into key points to stimulate and redirect your body’s natural energy and relieve your pain.
Medical Massage
At Evia Medical Center, we offer medical massage as a tailored solution for chronic pain. Our skilled therapists use specialized techniques to alleviate tension, reduce inflammation, and promote circulation. Whether you’re battling back pain or arthritis, our therapeutic massages are personalized to provide effective relief and enhance your well-being.
Trigger-point injections
Your practitioner at Evia Medical Center may also use trigger-point injections to manage your pain. These injections relax muscles and ease the pain they cause. Your practitioner injects a saline solution, which often also contains hydrocortisone, into the problem area, or “trigger point.”
There isn’t a one-treatment-fits-all solution to pain management. Your practitioner at Evia Medical Center first identifies the cause of your chronic pain and then devises your treatment plan.
If you struggle with chronic pain, let the Evia Medical Center team help you live a fuller, pain-free life. Contact the office today to schedule a consultation for pain management.