Managing Pain

Managing Pain

We receive calls frequently from individuals who have questions about pain relief.  We have a lot of experience in providing patients with natural, conservative, drug-free treatment plans that focus on treating the underlying reason for pain, rather than focusing on the temporary relief of symptoms only.
 
Depending on the underlying cause for pain, the treatment plan may vary to some degree. Most uncomplicated pain presentations respond very favorably in one to four weeks, regarding a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of pain symptoms.  
    
To increase the likelihood for long-term success, at home recommendations are usually made, so patients can understand the importance of postural awareness, learn how to avoid activities that could be potentially aggravating and learn how to be as active as possible, safely. Chronic pain presentations can sometimes present specific challenges.
    
There usually is no “silver bullet” in providing permanent, long-term symptom relief for challenging chronic pain conditions.  However, most of the time, significant progress can be achieved, and patients can learn to manage their pain successfully while also minimizing the likelihood for acute flare-ups. A comprehensive approach to treating chronic pain is sometimes indicated, utilizing the best options from multiple fields of study.  For example, manual therapies, traction, nutritional interventions, custom-tailored exercise programs, massage therapy, modifications for activities of daily living and physiological therapeutics (i.e. various forms of electrical stimulation to reduce pain, to diminish muscle spasm and to alter local circulation in order to accelerate the healing process) are examples of components that may be utilized in establishing a case management plan.
    
Chiropractic care is much more than a specific treatment method.  It is a way of incorporating a new lifestyle paradigm so that one's health can be improved and maximized long-term.  The following are examples of typical pain presentations that are seen frequently at SouthWest Chiropractic (please feel free to call our office if you have a question about a pain complaint that is not listed below):
 
Low Back Pain.
 
Sciatica/Leg Pain.
 
Tailbone Pain.
 
Middle Back Pain.
 
Neck Pain.
 
Headache (Muscle Tension, Migraine, Cluster).
 
Shoulder Pain.
 
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Wrist Pain.
 
Hip Pain.
 
Knee Pain.
 
Ankle/Foot Pain.
 
Elbow Pain.
 
Joint/Muscle Pain associated with athletic injuries or overuse.
 
Joint/Muscle Pain associated with motor vehicle accident injuries.
 
Joint/Muscle Pain associated with work-related injuries or on-the-job overuse.