Chronic Body And Nerve Pain
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Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain refers to pain in the outer body and pain in the internal organs. It’s a pain that persists over time and commonly arises from a long-standing medical condition or structural damage. At Genesis Wellness Clinic in Tampa, FL, we understand the complexities of chronic pain and are here to help you find effective relief. This broad category of pain includes:
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Bone Pain (Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Bone Cancer)
- Pain from Muscle Spasms
- Fibromyalgia
- Leg Pain (Sprains, Gout, Neuropathy, Poor Circulation)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Nerve pain (from cancer, AIDS, phantom pain, feeling like pins and needles pricking)
- Organ pain (from injuries, infections, inflammatory bowel syndrome, pelvic pain, stomach ulcers)
Reasons for Chronic Pain Include:
Chronic pain is a complex and challenging condition that can arise from various sources. Understanding the underlying reasons for chronic pain is essential for effective treatment and management. Here are some common reasons for chronic pain:
- Circulatory Problems (Poor Circulation, Diabetes, Artery Blockage, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
- Headache (Migraine, Tension Headache, Cluster Headache)
- Joint pain
- Whiplash
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Trauma
- Advanced Cancers
Give Genesis Medical Clinic a call at (813) 322-2738 immediately if:
- You’ve been in pain for more than 3 months without any diagnosis.
- You’re feeling depressed or blue and you no long enjoy or engage in your favorite activities.
- You’re unable to sleep because of the pain.
- You had an illness or injury that healed, but you still have pain.
- You were involved in an auto accident, a slip-and-fall, or other traumatic injury.
Chronic pain, if left untreated, often results in depression, insomnia, mood changes, irritability, and loss of interest in daily activities. It may require long-term medication if you suffer from conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Interventional Pain Management
Our health and wellness clinic provides medical services such as interventional pain management in Tampa, Florida. If you have pain and have already explored traditional pain therapies such as physical therapy, OTC drugs, and opiates; a noninvasive interventional procedure may be an alternative to live a good quality of life free from constant, intractable pain.
Interventional pain management is a discipline in pain management used to help patients relieve their pain. Our specialized pain doctors go beyond medication to help patients deal with pain. Specifically, they use a vast array of therapies to diagnose, reduce, and if possible, completely relieve a person’s pain. The ultimate goal of this therapy is to assist patients in getting back to their normal active lives as quickly as possible.
Common techniques we employ for interventional pain management:
Our comprehensive approach targets the source of pain, providing relief and promoting healing. Below are some common techniques we employ to help manage pain and enhance your overall well-being.
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Reduce spinal inflammation and pain with targeted corticosteroid injections.
- Facet Joint Injections and Medial Branch Blocks: Alleviate back pain by injecting medication into the facet joints.
- Sacroiliac Injections: Relieve lower back pain with injections targeting the sacroiliac joint.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Disrupt chronic pain signals using heat from radio waves.
- Knee Injections: Ease osteoarthritis pain with corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid in the knee.
- Nerve Blocks: Interrupt pain signals through targeted injections into specific nerves.
Don’t let pain dictate your life — take the first step towards healing today. Contact our Tampa wellness clinic to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you find relief and restore balance to your mind and body.